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YAUMOLTH,  N.8. 

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INTRODUCTION, 


WHICH    IHl-.    RliADKK    IS    CORDIALLY    INVIIFD    NOT    TO   SKIP. 

I  OVA  SCOTIA!     Nova  Scotia!     Nova  Scotia!     Not  a  word  have   I   heanl  from  you    people  since  you  got 
I      back,  but  Nova  Scotia ! "  i      i  j       b  i 

I  said  this  possibly  with  some  httle  display  of  pique,  for  my  friends  had  been  bac  k  from  their  vacation 
for  n.ore  than  a  week  ;  and  they  ha<I  talked  of  nothing  else  except  what  they  had  seen  and  done  in  Nova 
Scotia;  and  ordinarily  I  had  found  them  well  informed  on  a  variety  of  matters,  and  able  to  discuss  divers 
topics. 

"  An.l  that's  all  you're  going  to  hear  us  talk  about  for  the   next  six  months."'  they  answered,  with  the   most  hopeless 
assurance^  and  your  only  escape  is  to  go  down  there  yourself;  in  which  case  you'll  enjoy  the  sul,iect  as  much  as  we  do." 

Well      I  replied,  "  ,f  you  can  give  me  two  good  reasons  why  I  should  go  to  Nova  Scotia,  I'll  throw  up   my  intended 
trip  to  the  White  Mountains,  and  go  down  there  instead."  '"tenaea 

"  Two  !  "  exclaimed  one  of  them,  "  I  can  give  you  twenty." 

'■  Go  right  ahead." 

"  Very  well,  here's  reason  first :  It  is  the  most  healthful  country  in  the  world.  Nowhere  else  in  Christendom  -  at  least 
m  t  ns  part  of  Christendom  -  are  the  nights  so  cool,  refreshing,  and  so  full  of  sleep.  If  they  should  have  a  hot  night  in  Nov^ 
Scotia,  .ne  people  wouKl  sit  up  to  watch  it,  and  think  that  the  end  of  the  worhl  had  come.     And    the    days  are  cool  ■    ^nd 


I-",: 


theie's  always  a  breeze  l)lo\viiig  one  way  or  the  other,  if  not  all  ways  at  once.      There's  no  iiay    fever    t'^.ere,   or   malaria,   or 
catarrh,  or  anything  else.     There's  only  one  class  of  people  that  finds  Nova  Scotia  unhealthy." 

"Well,"  I  made  haste  to  interpolate,  "  I'm  glad  that  you  don't  claim  tiie  climate  is  absolutely  perfect ;  who  are  these 

people?" 

"  The  doctors ;  they  simply  starve  there,  and  that,  too,  although  there  are  fewer  of  tliem  in  Nova  Scotia  th,"u  anywhere 

else  in  the  world. 

"  Reason  second  :  It  is  the  most  restful  place  to  be  found  within  a  thousand  miles  of  Hoston.  The  countr,  is  full  of 
rest ;  it  is  in  tlie  air,  in  the  vegetation,  and  in  the  people.  You  see  no  furrowed  brows  in  Nova  Scotia,  except  such  as  have 
been  carried  over  from  the  States.  Everybody  takes  things  easily  and  comfortably.  There  is  no  wild  rush,  and  roar,  uod 
hurly-burly,  as  there  is  here ;  and  as  rest  is  the  foremost  requisite  of  a  satisfactory  and  profitable  vacatior.,  that's  a  substa-tiai 

reason. 

"  Third  :  It  is  tlie  land  of  scenery.  From  Yarmouth  to  the  uttermost  point  of  the  Cape,  it  is  scenery  wliercver  you  go. 
Where  will  you  find  anything  so  beautiful  as  the  Basin  of  Annapolis?  Or  orchards  of  apples  so  red  as  grow  upon  its 
banks?  \\herc  such  a  land  of  enchantment  as  the  Cornwallis  Valley?  To  stand  on  tlie  '  Look  Off  and  cast  your  eye  over 
that  supernal  landscape,  is  to  be  wafted  instantly  into  fairyland.  Nowhere  else  is  there  such  evtraordinary  variety.  Yar- 
moitth  county  lias  two  hundred  and  fifty  lakes  ;  Mahone  Bay  has  three  hundred  and  sixty  islands.  The  land  all  seems  to  run 
to  water,  and  the  water  all  runs  to  land.  Whenever  you  get  up  a  hundred  feet,  you  can  see  lakes  and  rivers  in  every  direction  ; 
whenever  you  get  down  on  the  level  again,  there  are  cool,  green  hills  all  about  you.     The  whole  peninsula  is  as  full  of  scenery 

as  it  can  hold. 

"  Fourth  :  And  then  there  are  so  many  things  to  do.  There's  always  boating.  It  is  impossible  to  get  very  for  away 
from  water.  And  there's  always  fishing  of  the  finest  sort.  A  hundred  trout  in  a  day  is  such  poor  work  that  nobody 
speaks  of  it.     I  knew  a  girl  that  sat  on  the  wharf  it  Uigby  and  caught  a  cod  that  weighed  twenty-seven  pounds.      And  then 


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that   nobody 
And  then 


there's  bathing;  you  can  have  it  as  cold  as  the  North  Pole,  if  you  like  that  kind,  or  as  warm  as  the  C.ulf  Stream  ;  for  they 
have  a  sort  of  natural  Russian  bath  system  in  sundry  parts  of  Nova  Scotia,  which  makes  the  water  a  simmering  delight.  And 
then  the  roads  are  hard  and  smooth,  and  for  the  most  part  approximately  level,  so  that  a  man  can  do  fifty  miles  on  a  bicycle 
every  day  without  the  slightest  fatigue.  .And  as  for  walking  and  driving,  they  are  everywhere ;  and  if  worst  comes  to  worst, 
yor  rnn  a'ways  eat.  Nova  Scotia  air  gives  you  an  appetite  like  an  anaconda,  whicii  is  not  at  all  decreased  by  the  scalloped 
'.n..'  jud  I'Mir.an  haddie,  and  other  fishly  delicacies  that  you  find  there  as  you  find  tliem  nowhere  else. 

"  F-'fth  :  'n>ere  is  so  much  history  in  that  ccintry.  There  is  old  .\nnapolis  that  was  full  of  houses  and  people  before 
Boston  had  been  drt. ,  med  oi.  And  it's  such  romantic  history,  too ;  almost  every  town  has  its  old  fort  and  its  old  block  house, 
.vhere  \'.i  Kngll^h  and  the  French  and  tlie  Indians  were  cutting  one  another's  throats  for  a  matter  of  a  hundred  and  fifty 
vear-s.  Lon.7fe"ovv  uiad-  ;  greai  hit  with  ins  Evangeline,  but  there's  plenty  of  other  material  just  as  good  lying  around  every- 
vlicre. 

"  Sixth  :  And  tlien  it's  a  complete  change.  You've  done  the  Adirondacks  and  the  White  Mountains,  and  Old  Orchard 
Beac'.i,  and  Narragar  >.ett,  till  you  could  find  your  way  around  any  of  them,  backward,  blindfoldeil,  at  midnight.  You  want 
something  new.  Now,  if  there's  anything  newer  than  Nova  Scotia,  I  don't  know  what  it  is.  Tlie  novelty  begins  the  minute 
you  start ;  for,  instead  of  the  hot  and  dusty  rail,  you  have  a  delightful  ocean  voyage.  Then  it's  a  foreign  country,  too  ;  and 
when  you  return,  you  can  tell  your  friends  that  you've  been  abroad. 

"Sev..nt''  :  And  the  inexpensiveness  of  it  all.  That's  a  good,  cogent  reason— or  ought  to  be  — with  every  sensible 
man.  It  costs  less  than  ten  tlollars  to  get  to  Yarmouth  and  back,  on  the  finest  boat  that  leaves  Boston  Harbor  ;  and  after  you 
once  get  in  Nova  Scotia,  you  can  live  at  tiie  best  hotels,  wherever  you  go,  for  a  dollar  and  a  half  to  two  dollars  and  a  half  a 
day ;  and  if  you  stay  a  week,  they'll  only  charge  you  from  seven  to  twelve  dollars ;  and  if  times  have  been  so  hard  with  you 
that  you  can't  afford  this  enormous  figure,  there  are  plenty  of  cosy  little  boarding-houses  that  will  welcome  you  with  open 
arms  at  your  own  price. 


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"  That  will  do,"  I  cxdaiir.cd  ;  "that's  enough.  I  haven't  time  to  listen  to  the  other.:;  1  i)a(:k  up  immediately  for 
Nova  Scotia." 

And  1  did.  Instead  of  taking  my  vacation  on  the  old  beaten  groimds,  I  went  to  Nova  Scotia;  and  when  I  came  back, 
I  was  pronounced  worse  than  those  who  had  i)rece(led  me.  I  t;ilked  of  nothing  else  to  everyone  1  met,  till  finally  a  good- 
humored  friend,  half  in  jest  and  two-tliirds  in  earnest,  and  very  largely  in  self-defence,  broke  out,  "Say,  see  here,  what  makes 
you  waste  all  this?    Why  don't  you  write  a  l)ook?" 

It  cawie  to  me  like  an  inspiration  ;  and  I  i'ave  written  a  liook.  A  little  one,  to  lie  sure  ;  but  still,  if  anyone  wants  to 
know  Where  the  most  delightful,  the  most  satisfying,  the  most  completely  filling  vacation  land  in  all  the  world  is  to  be  found, 
and  would  like  a  few  helpful  hints  ;;iid  serviceable  suggestions  born  of  personal  experience,  I  am  so  immodest  as  to  believe  that 
the  few  succeeding  pages  may  be  of  interest  to  him. 

The  Author. 


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BBAUTIFUL   NOVA  SCOTIA, 


I'HK   gUF.F.N    OF   VACA HON    LANDS. 

HE  f.rst  .luestimi  that  arises,  in  starting  for  Nova  Scotia  on  a  vacation  tri;,,  is  how  to  get  there  This  is  a 
(luestion  not  at  ail  .lifficult  to  answer.  In  fact,  nature  seems  to  have  answere.l  this  herself.  For  if  you  will 
look  upon  the  map.  you  will  notice  t!,at  one  en.l  of  that  most  pleasing  pro-ince  has  been  thrust  right  down 
towards  Hoston,  as  it  to  make  it  as  invitmg  and  as  accessible  to  the  overwo.ke.l  and  weary  people  of  New 
England  as  possible.  It  is  always  a  good  plan  to  begin  every  undertaking  at  the  beginning,  an.l  a  tour  of 
Nova  S,:otia  <-an  with  great  propriety  be  begun  at  the  beginning.  This,  as  you  will  see,  glancing  again  at  the 
map.  is  Yarmouth. 
It    is  the  nearest 


point  in  the  province, —  in  truth 
"  the  gateway,"  as  it  has  long 
been  called. 

The  desu'ability  of  going 
to  this  point  first  is  greatly  in- 
creased by  the  fact,  that  the  best 
coasting  beats  that  leave  Hoston 


s, 


YARMOUTH    LIGHT. 


harbor  arc  those  that  ply  between  that  city  and  the  city  of  Yarmouth.  They  are  two  in  number,  the  "  Boston  "  and  the 
"  Yarmouth,"  and  thc-y  are  both  as  staunch  and  strong  as  anything  that  floats.  One  has  travelled  back  and  forth  betwetii 
these  points  only  two  seasons,  while  tiio  other  is  some  four  years  older  in  this  laudable  work.  They  are  steel  steameis,  built 
on  the  famous  Clyde,  in  Scotland,  where  the  best  ooats  are  built.  I'he  "Boston"  has  a  keel  two  hund'-ed  and  forty- 
five  feet  long,  and  is  thirty-five  feet  abeam.  She  has  a  triple-expansion  engine  of  four  thousand  horse-power,  and  lluee 
double  boilers  and  two  smoke-stacks,  so  that  she  would  be  still  able  to  go  ahsail,  even  if  an  accident  were  to  hapi)en  to 
any  part  of  her  machinery.  Her  speed  is  seventeen  to  eighteen  knots  an  '.our.  The  "Yarmouth"  is  a  trifle  smaller 
than  tile  "  Boston,"  but  eijually  staunch  and  svvift  and  seaworthy.  IJoth  boats  have  some  eighty  staterooms  which  are 
handsomely  fitted  up  in  every  particular,  lighted  with  electricity,  and  ecjuippe^l  with  every  convenience  'hat  the  newest 
and  most  expensive  boats  can  nave.  Both  have  large  and  commodious  dining-rooms  on  the  main  leek  and  saloons  for 
general  use,  snaUer  cabins  set  apprt  as  receptior-rooms  for  the  ladies,  and  smoking-rooms  for  the  gentlemen ;  and  ail  of 
these  apartments  are  finished  in  mahogany  and  upholstered  in  Jtrecht  velvet.  They  are  said  by  experienced  travellers 
to  be  altogether  the  finest  boats  that  put  out  from  Boston  with  the  possible  exception  of  one  (jr  two  of  the  larger 
European  steamers. 

It  is  a  very  interesting  sight  to  drop  down  to  Lewis  Wharf  at  noon  on  the  sailing  days,  when  these  steamers  are 
starting  out  with  their  burden  of  vacationists  for  Nova  Scotia.  There  are  just  as  many  friends  to  see  the  voyagers  off, 
and  as  many  lingering  goodbyes,  as  if  the  voyage  were  to  Liverpool,  instead  of  a  seventeen-hour  voyage  to  Yarmouth  ; 
for  an  ocean  sail  is  an  o'.:ean  sail,  antl  a  foreign  lami  is  a  foreign  lanil,  however  far  or  liowevtr  near. 

The  pleasure  of  witnessing  the  starting  of  one  of  these  boats,  however,  is  a  very  mild  sort  of  enjoyment,  compared 
with  the  pleasure  of  participating  therein, —  of  being  yourself  one  of  the  happy  voyagers.  For  the  first  hour  after  leaving 
the  dock,  your  attention  will  naturally  be  engrossed  with  the  sights  of  Boston  harbor  ;  a  beautiful  harbor,  with  much  to 
see.     There  are  the  forts,  oKi    Independence,  formidable  Warren,  and   the  others ;    the  green    islands  with    their   various 

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rcloruKUory  n.tuufons  :  the  excursion  steamers  ho.n.l  (or  I  full  or  Nantasket ;  and  the  pleasure  va.hts,  the  n.ost  beatttilul 
craft  .n  the  world,  coming  or  going,  or  lying  at  anchor.  I5ut  the  <-Ho.ton"  and  the  "Yarmouth"  are  speedy  craft  and 
one  docs  not  have  nn.ch  tinK.  to  linger  over  the  passing  show.  He  is  soon  down  past  the  lighthouse,  with  Nantlsket 
taduig  away  at  the  south,  and  Nahant  melting  away  in  the  west.     Then  comes  dinner. 

The  dinner  that  is  provided  on  these  excellent  steamers  makes  one  exceedinglv  regret  that  the  next  tnornin.. 
wh  see  hun  at  the  end  of  his  voyage,  and  that  no  repetition  of  that  most  generous  an.l  appetising  meal  is  to  l. 
enjoyed.  If  yon  have  been  to  lOurope  on  any  of  the  ocean  greyhounds,  you  know  how  well  thev  treat  you  at  the 
chmier  table.  And  yet  the  stewards  of  many  a  European  steamer  might  receive  profitable  instructions  fro.n  th  ■  ././. 
oi  the  \armouth  boats.      They  are  masters  of  their  art. 

The  minute  dinner  is  finished,  you  will  of  course  be  on  deck  again  .;  a'nd  the  next  ten  hours,  if  vou  have  anythin.^ 
like  the  good  fortune  that  I  had.  will  be  hours  of  uninterrupted  delight.  Some  very  kin.i  friends,  on  being  informed 
that  1  was  gomg  to  Varmonth.  ^■ouchsa^e.l  the  |.leasing  prophecy  that  I  would  be  deathly  sick.  I  feared  myself  tint  I 
m.ght,  bemg  but  an  iu.lifferent  sailor;  but  both  the  prophec-y  and  the  fear  were  as  remote  from  realisation  as  the  north 
IS  from  the  south.  A  calmer  sea  and  a  more  unruffled  sail  could  not  be  imagined.  One  could  have  paddled  across  in 
a  canoe,  as  tar  as  the  condition  of  the  water  was  concerned.  "Do  vou  often  have  a  sea  like  this-  I  asked  of  the 
captatn.  "We've  had  six  weeks  of  it,"  he  replied.  Of  course,  no  UKxn  is  vain  enough  to  attempt  to  pred.ct  the  condition 
of  the  ocean  months  ahead;  but  if  the  afternoon  of  my  trip  was  a  fair  sample  of  six  continuous  weeks.  I  can  .ounneud 
the  Varn)outh  sail  to  the  most  delicate  ami  susceptible  of  people.  If  they  are  seasick,  it  is  because  thev  have  other 
provocation  than  the  motion  of  the  boat. 

Notwithstanding  the  generous  attention  that  one  is  provoked  to  offer  to  the  .iinner.  he  finds  at  th-^  tinklin^  of 
the  supper  bell  that  he  again  enjoys  his  appetite  imimpaired  ;  for  the  salt  breezes  of  the  ocean  are  ^reat  appetizers,  "I'.ut 
let  no  vo\ager  linger  too  long  at  the  table,  lest  he  nnss  the  sunset. 


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Now,  u  .s  not  nn  intuu.on  ,.,  .losrnbe  a  sunset  at  sea.  It  i.as  hccn  attenM-tcl  bv  a  nun.hcr  of  people,  nnh  the 
most  .Itsmal  failure.  I  thought  at  first,  when  the  sun  began  to  near  the  water's  edge,  and  grow  big  and  golden,  that  I 
should  cert.inly  have  to  write  something  about  it;  I.u  as  the  great  ball  of  fire  dipp.l  into  the  water,  and  the  clouds 
along  the  horuon  one  after  another  took  fire,  burning  from  bla.ing  .  d  to  deeper  crimson,  then  turning  to  purple  an.l 
as  the  sun  disappeared  from  sight,  falling  away  into  dull  gray,  like  great  heaps  of  ashes,  I  imn.e.liatelv  made  up  my  nunc! 
that  when  the  Almighty  paints  a  sunset  upon  the  celestial  canvas  of  mingled  sky  and  sea,  dipping  tlte  brush  into  the  fire 
and  the  gold  of  the  declining  sun,  it  is  not  for  puny  man  to  attempt  its  description.  It  is  sacrilege,  for  one  thine.  •  and 
t- r  another,  ,t  is  nnposs.ble.  I  never  saw  but  one  thing  in  all  rny  life  that  equalled  that  sunset, -and  that  was  the  sun.iet 
ot  the  return  trip. 

Vou  are  likely  to  prolong  the  evening  on  deck  as  far  as  possible,  enjoying  the  starlight  and  the  phosphorescence 
of  the  waves,  so  that  when  you  do  finally  nestle  into  your  luxurious  berth,  vou-  will  sleep  like  a  log.  Vou  will  be  lucky 
m  flxct,  if  yot,  wake  up  in  tin,e  to  see  the  N  armouth  lighthouse,  with  its  great,  broad,  perpendicular  stripes  of  white  and' 
red.  Vou  will  muss  something,  however,  if  you  are  not  up  at  that  time,  an.l  up  on  <le-k  watching  the  big  steamer  nose 
her  way  cautiously  up  the  sinuous  channel.  A  few  minutes  later,  you  will  be  at  the  Varmouth  dock;  but  earl v  as  it  is 
you  will  find  Varmouth  awake.  '  ' 

In  fact,  Varmo.'.th  is  very  n.uch  awake  ;  it  is  the  widest  awake  town  in  Nova  Scotia.  Being  the  nearest  point  to 
lioston  and  New  luigland,  there  is  quite  a  little  \-ankee  o.one  in  the  Varmouth  air.  They  have  electric  cars  there  for 
mstance,  which  you  will  f.nd  nowhere  else  in  Nova  .Scotia  ;  and  there  is  an  air  of  bustle  and  activity  about  the  place  'that 
will  easily  confirm  you  in  the  delusi..n  that  you  are  still  in  New  luigland  ;  a  delusion,  however,  whi.  h  will  be  .lispelled 
when  you  thoughtlessly  drop  into  ,he  post-ofifice  and  try  lo  buy  some  postal  canls  wuh  an  .American  nickel  They 
v^!!  ask  vou  lor  Canadian  monev.  ilarring  ,.ost-ofiRces,  liowever,  you  will  find  that  good  American  money  is  welcomed 
ecpially   with    the   Cana.lian    money  almost  everywhere    you    go.     Vou    will,    in    fact,  find    \armouth    so   very  much  up  to 

II 


! 


the  times  that  it  has  got  an  hour  ahead.  This  will  strike  you  as  a  trifle  previous ;  but  you  may  just  as  well  put  youi 
watch  forward  first  as  last,  or  you  will  find  yourself  eating  at  second  table  all  through  your  trip. 

If,  in  your  hurried  flight,  you  have  forgotten  to  get  sundry  things  in  Boston,  \ou  ran  g  .  them  just  as  well  in 
Yarmouth.     Their  stores  are  very  well  stocked  ;   you  will  find   everything  you  want  to  read,  or  wear,  or  use  in  any  way. 

There  are  a  number  of  thriving  industries  in  this  little  city  of  eight  thousand  peoi)le  ;  woollen  mills,  iron  foundries, 
and  other  manufactures,  including  a  cotton-duck  sail  factory  which  sends  its  products  all  over  the  world,  and  is  famous 
for  the  excellence  of  its  work.  But  of  course,  being  on  a  vacation,  you  don't  care  for  anything  connected  with  work  ; 
you  want  to  see  the  town.  And  it's  well  worth  seeing.  There  was  a  time  when  Yarmouth  built  hundreds  and  hundreds 
of  sea-going  ships,  and  made  thousands  and  thousands  of  dollars.  You  will  see  the  fruits  of  those  times  in  the  hand- 
some residences  and  spacious  grounds  that  you  run  across  all  over  the  city,  especially  in  the  outskirts.  The  handsomest 
feature  of  all  these  places  —  though  they  have  many  handsome  features  — is  the  English  hedgerow,  which  is  sometimes 
of  hawtiiorne  and  sometimes  of  evergreen.  It  is  sometimes  short  enough  for  you  to  look  over,  and  again  it  will  be 
twelve  or  fifteen  feet  high.  It  may  be  cut  round  or  it  may  be  cut  square  ;  in  fact,  you  will  find  it  in  endless  variety, 
but  you  will  always  find  it.  If  a  man  has  only  a  few  feet  of  yard,  he  will  have  a  few  feet  of  hedge.  If  he  has  an 
estate  of  acres,  the  beautiful  hedge  will  be  all  around  it.  To  see  the  hedgerows  of  Yarmouth  is  alone  cause  sufficient 
for  stopping  there  at  least  a  few  <lays. 

And  the::  there  are  very  many  fine  drives  about  the  place,  especially  out  to  Maitland  Beach  ;  and  there  is  excellent 
boating  in  the  harbor;  and  if  it's  fish  you're  after,  you  can't  do  better  than  to  get  your  guide  and  your  outfit  in  Yarmouth, 
and  just  strike  some  ten  miles  back  to  the  Tusket  Lakes,  which  are  as  fifll  of  trout  as  most  lakes  are  of  water. 

Before  leaving  Yarmouth,  it  will  be  necessary  —  or  at  least  very  proper  —  for  you  to  select  your  route  for  the  rest 
of  your  trip.  Yarmouth  is  the  natural  starting  point  for  a  trip  in  any  direction.  You  can  take  the  siiore  boat  and  coast 
along  the  .Soutii  Shore  to  Halifax,  or  you  can  take  the  train  from  Yarmouth,  (and  this  is  the  route  which  most  jjcoplo  take, 

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and  wliich  from  personal  experience,  I  can  most  highly  recommend)  and  go  along  the  north  shore,  stopping  at  various 
points  of  interest  ^ill  you  reach  Halifex,  staying  there  as  long  as  that  delightful  old  town  continues  to  interest  you.  and 
then  you  can  either  push  on,  if  you  have  ple.ity  of  leisure,  up  into  Cape  Breton,  or  you  can  come  back  to  Yarmouth  by 
boat,  coasting  along  the  rugged,  romantic,  and  most  interesting  South  Shore,  and  thus  make  a  complete  circuit  without 
retracing  your  steps  in  any  way. 

We  will  su])pose  that  you  take  the  train  that  leaves  a  couple  of  hours  after  the  arrival  of  the  boat,  on  the  Dominicm 
Atlantic  Railway,  running  up  through  Digby,  tiie  Annapolis  Basin,  the  "  Land  of  l.vangeline,"  and  down  to  Halifax. 
You  can  do  this  whole  trip  in  a  day,  if  you  choose,  going  through  on  tiie  "  Flying  Bluenose,"  an  express  tiiat  has  parlor 
and  buffet  cars,  and  every  convenience  and  luxury  that  our  finest  American,  railroads  have.  But  of  course  you  hardly 
rare  to  go  through  in  a  day ;    there  are  too  many  interesting  points  to  \  isit. 

Leaving  Yarmouth  ai  a  few  minutes  after  eiglit  in  the  morning,  you  skirt  along  by  the  Milton  Lakes,  the  little  villages 
of  Hebron  and  Ohio,  i)ast  Brazil  Lake  and  a  number  of  little  French  settlements,  until,  some  forty-five  miles  from  your 
starting  point,  you  come  to  \\'eymouth.  AVeymouth  has  not  been  as  much  visited  as  it  sliould  have  i)een.  There  is 
not  so  very  much,  perhaps,  to  occupy  one's  attention  in  Weymouth  itself  but  one  should  certainly  alight  there,  for  it  is  a 
most  convenient  ].oint  to  reach  St.  Mary's  Bay.  and  all  the  beautiful  little  coves  and  charming  nooks  in  that  Sequestered 
corner.  \\\-ymouth  is  on  the  Sissiboo  River,  a  short  distance  from  its  mouth  ;  and  one  can  take  boats  here  every  day, 
going  down  tlie  river  and  across  the  five-mile  stretch  of  water,  to  Sandy  Cove,  over  on  Digby  Neck.  This  little  spot,  as 
well  as  Mink  Cove,  always  delights  tJie  visitor,  because  of  its  natural  beauty,  the  superb  fishing  and  boating  that  it  affords, 
and  also  for  the  flict  that  one  can  cross  over  the  narrow  neck,  only  a  mile  wide,  to  the  Bay  of  Fundy  shore,  and  fin.l 
himself  in  a  region  rich  in  minerals  and  precious  stones.  Many  outing  parties  take  their  hammers  and  go  in  search  of 
the  rock-imbedded  amethysts,  and  of  agates  and  cat's-eyes  as  well,  which  are  picke.l  up  along  the  shore  in  verv  considerable 
quantities.       From  Weymouth,  the  Tusket  Lakes  already  mentioned,   full  of  fish   and  surrounded    by  wild   fowl,  are  very 

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acccssiUc.      A  h„„dr.,,  ,l„ckH  a  .hy  lur  a  cou|,lo  of  good  .l,„t»  i,  a  v.rv  ordinary  .ccord  i;,  ,lr„  vicini.v  while  .,  ,„ 
no.-  a,Kl  .ho„  i,  ,at=„  ,„r  gramcd,  and  i,  a  par.  of  ,,,0  ,„orts„,a,vs  regnlar  rondne  ''  ' 

On  l.a™,g  «-cy„,„u,l,  „nj  resuming  one',  journey  towanls  ,he  Annapoli,  Valley,  one  find,  hin^elf  i„n„edia,elv  in  a 
older  country,  ,„e  1„  1.  are  l.igKor  and  .1,0  valleys  deeper.     lin.  before  he  has  had  n.neh  ,in,e  .0  s.ndy  ,his       a  '     „ 
.opography,  he  suddenly  s.vurgs  over  a   lof.y  bridge  bull,   on   a  curve,  ca.ches  a  glinrpse  of  ,va,er  a,    ,!  dis.ance  1^1 


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HUNTING   SCENE    IN    NOVA    SCOTIA. 


QUAINT    OLD     DIOBY. 

"  In  peaceful  sUiinhLT  here  I  lye, 
Remote  fioin  noise  and  vanity  ; 
Til]  the  blest  morning  of  the  just 
Reanimates  my  slee|)ing  dust." 

F  any  one  will  sacrilegiously  clamber  over  the  iow  fence  of  the 
old  p:nglish  cluirchyard  in  Digby  and  look  around  from  stone 
^,  to  stone,  he  will  soon  come  across  one  mellow  with  age  that  bears 
p-  .:  this  epitaph.  It  is  so  accurately  descriptive  of  Digby  itself,  that 
it  may  with  jiropriety  be  used  at  the  head  of  this  chapter.  "  In 
])eaceful  sluml)er  here  I  lye,  remote  from  noise  and  vanity,"  describes  Digby 
to  a  dot.  It  is  tlie  most  peaceful,  serene,  and  slumberous  place  imaginable  ; 
and  its  remoteness  from  noise  and  vanity  cannot  even  be  guessed  at  till 
one  finds  himself  there. 

Digby  was  first  settletl  by  tiie  I'Vench,  probably  two  himdred  years 
ago.  Afterwards,  fiigitivc  loyalists  from  the  victorious  thirteen  States  found 
it  a  good  placf'  to  locate  in,  and  located  tliere.  But  for  some  years  Digby 
lias  been  owned  by  the  summer  boarder;  it  capitulated  over  a  decade  ago; 

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ROAD  TO  ACACIA  VALLEY,   DIGBY,   N.S. 


iiW'»*i«« 


and  now,  through  July  and  August,  it  is  his  own.  There  are,  ail  told,  some  dozen  pretentious  and  unpretentious  hotels, 
large  and  small,  which  are  filled  to  overflowing  with  American  vacationists  ;  and  a  more  delightful  place  in  which  to  pass 
a  vacation,  a  more  picturescpie,  ciuaint,  breezy,  and  restful  little  spot,  could  not  well  he  imaginetl.  In  tiie  first  place, 
there  are  the  views,  to  be  had  from  any  point,  but  especially  attractive  from  the  hilltop  above  the  village,  where  the  reach 
of  vision  up  the  beautiful  Basin  is  simply  magnificent.  The  view  from  the  end  of  the  long  pier  is  al'  ^  charming  in  its 
variety.  Before  \ou  lies  tiie  deep  blue  Basin  which  every  t)ne  who  has  been  there  says  looks  like  another  Bay  of 
Naples.  Off  to  the  north,  cut  clean  nnd  sheer,  through  the  eternal  rock  of  old  North  Mountain,  is  l)igl)y  Cap,  between 
whose  high,  bold  walls  the  great  Fundy  tides  come  rushing  in  and  out.  Just  back  of  the  gap  Beaman's  Mountain  rises 
up  like  the  top  of  a  sugar  loaf;  and  if  any  one  wants  good  muscular  exercise,  he  can  be  commended  to  attempt  its 
summit.  It  is  not  very  high,  as  mountains  go  with  us  in  this  country,  being  only  seven  hundred  feet,  but  it  is  steep  and 
rugged.  Under  the  base  of  the  mountain  is  the  Racciuette,  the  big  mouth  of  a  small  river.  Here  the  Indians  are  camped 
all  through  the  summer  in  their  scant  litt'  wigwams.  Then  back  of  the  pier  rests  tlie  delightful  little  village,  clinging  to 
the  hillside,  and  seeming  on  the  point  of  slipping  off,  with  head  on  the  hilltop  and  feet  in  the  water;  while  o\er  to  tlie 
right  an;  -  the  Joggins,"  the  wide,  red  shoals  where  the  tide,  as  it  rushes  in,  gets  so  heated  racing  r.long  over  the  hot 
sand,  tliat  one  may  bathe  in  the  water  with  as  comfortable  a  sensation  as  if  it  were  in  the  Culf  of  Mexico.  And  over 
beyond  •'die  Joggins"  is  the  entrance  to  Acacia  Valley;  and  still  further  to  the  right,  Bear  River  and  Bear  Island.  It 
is  a  view  as  varied  as  it  is  beautiful. 

There  is  excellent  boating,  also,  at  Digby.  One  can  venture  out  upon  the  broad  Basin  in  a  Vail  canoe,  if  he  choose, 
so  (piiet  is  the  water ;  and  yet  it  is  deei)  enough  for  'the  largest  ocean  steamers  that  float.  There  is  good  fishing,  too  ; 
and  one   may  drop  a  line  almost   anywhere  with  the  assurance  of  receiving  a  quick  reply. 

One  sees  here,  as  he  saw  at  Yarmouth,  and  will  see  everywhere  else  in  this  part  of  Nova  Scotia,— or  smell,  if  he 
does  not  see,  —  the  redolent  codfish  spread  out  on  the  flakes  in  infinite   number,  basking  in  the  sun.     Digby  is  a  great 

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smell,  if  he 
y  is  a  great 


lishmg  centre;  they  send  out  from  here  every  year  vast  quantities  of  cod  and  haddock,  and  halibut,  and  lobsters  and 
that  exceedingly  delicate  kind  of  fish,  with  which  most  New  Englanders  are  entirely  unacquainted,  the  finnan  ha'ddie. 
I  here  .s  also  shooting  in  this  vicinity,  of  a  character  to  please  the  most  ardent  sportsman.  One  can  in  the  .season - 
that  is,  in  the  foil,  an.l  in  the  winter,  if  he  chooses  to  take  a  winte-.  .  i  -get  all  the  partridges  in  a  day  that  he  can 
carry ;  and  snipe,  and  teal,  and  woodcock,  and  rabbits,  and  foxes,  to  say  nothing  of  an  occasional  moose,  and  now  and 
then  a  wildcat.     Digby  Neck  is  full  of  these  things. 

Not  to  take  a  drive  while  in  Digby  is  distinctly  to  neglect  one  of  its  greatest  attractions.  The  six-mile  drive  down 
to  Point  Prim  Lighthouse,  at  the  west  of  Digby  Gap,  is  one  full  of  delight  from  beginning  to  end;  for  one  is  eve- 
catching  a  glim])se  of  the  waters  through  the  trees.  And  the  lighthouse  itself,  the  breeziest  place  along  the  shore,  is  well 
worth  a  visit.  Then  there  is  the  drive  into  Acacia  Valley,  the  daintiest  little  dream  of  a  place,  a  valley  in  miniature  ;  an.l 
the  still  longer  drive  down  Digby  Neck,  or  to  Weymouth,  or  up  along  the  Basin  to  Annapolis. 

]!ut  one  cannot  stay  at  D.gby  forever-at  least,  not  in  this  flying  trip  that  we  are  taking.  The  railroad  rid-^  from 
Digby  ^.o  Annai)olis  is  one  to  bring  out  all  the  latent  enthusiasm  in  one's  being.  You  get  into  Digby  over  one  curved 
b.i.lge,  you  get  out  of  it  o.er  four.  Long  after  one  has  left  the  little  village,  he  continues  to  skirt  around  capes  and 
promontories,  from  which,  across  the  waters  of  the  Basin,  he  still  sees  Digby  beckoning  him  back.  The  views  along  this 
rule  are  exceeding.)  distracting,  an<l  can  really  be  thoroughly  enjoyed  only  by  a  man  who  is  supremely  cross-eyed  ; 
because  tliere  are  places  where  you  don't  know  whether  to  look  to  the  right  or  to  the  left,  and  finallv  conchule  thai 
you  must  <lo  both  ;  as,  for  instance,  when  you  pass  through  the  foot  of  Acacia  Valley,  ha^  ing  that  at  your  right,  and  a 
magnificent  view  of  Digby  (lap  at  your  left.  This  experience  is  repeated  at  Bear  River,  where  one  is  simply  compelled 
to  look  all  ways  at  once. 

This  piece  of  road  from  Digby  to  Annapolis,  though  only  twenty  miles  long,  was  talked  al)out  for  twenty  years  before 
it  was  built,  and  then  it  was  left  for  the  (lovernment  to  do  ;  for  it  passes  over  so  many  bridges  and  through  so  >nany  cuts  that 

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it  is  a  iKirticularly  expensive  i.ie<:e  of  railway,  costing,  in  fact,  .onsi.lerably  over  lialf  a  million  .lollars.  The  shore  is  snnply  a 
series  of  indentations.  As  a  wag,  sitting  at  my  side,  remarked,  'This  road  has  more  wind  than  a  Waterbi.ry  watch."  You 
begin  now  to  notice  the  apple  orchards,  for  of  course  everybody  knows  that  the  finest  apples  in  the  world  come  from  Nova 
Scotia  ;  and  even  if  yon  weary  of  watching  the  ever-extending  rows  of  trees,  the  scarlet  and  crimson  fruit  flaming  like  fire  ami.l 
the  dark  green  leaves,  there  is  always  the  beautiful  Basin,  which  you  will  perceive,  as  you  journey  up  the  shore,  changing  its 
color  fronwa  .lark  blue  to  a  sombre  red  :  and  over  beyond  that,  always  pushing  on  ahead  as  far  as  one  can  see,  rises  great 
North  Mountum.  Here,  also,  on.  first  begins  to  notice  the  dykes,  which  are  built  along  the  shore  of  the  Basin  uiul  by  the 
banks  o(  the  contributory  streams,  sin.tting  out  the  tide  from  the  meadow  lands,  and  giving  the  farmer  a  soil  of  such  richness 
thai  he  has  little  to  do  but  sit  around  while  Nature  does  the  work,  and  tiien  in  the  autumn  go  out  and  gather  the 
harvest.  But  soon,  having  crossed  Ijridges  enough  to  have  gone  from  Boston  to  Chicago,  you  descry  a  little  town  ahead 
of  you,  and  a  nvment  later  you  are  in  Annapolis. 


vicinity  of  1 
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ANCIENT    ANNAPOJ.IS. 

'I'  is  witli  no  shght  feeling  of  awe  that  one  approaches  the  second  oldest  town  upon  the  American  continent, — 
for  such  is  Annapolis.  This  feeling  of  awe,  however,  is  mellowed  considerably  by  the  resonant  ( langor  of  the 
dinner  !)cll  that  greets  our  approach  to  this  ancient  and  most  interesting  municipality.  It  is  a  welcome  sound, 
however,  for  one  cannot  live  entirely  on  scenery 
antl  sentiment.  The  vigor  with  which  the  bells 
are  rung  indicates  that  the  good  ])cople  in  tlie 

vicinity  of  the  iitation,  manifesting  a  hospitality  which   one 

will    fuid   everywhere  in   the   province,  do  not  intend  that 

die  itinerant  stranger  from  "the  States"  shall  go  unfed. 

.After  dinner,  one  starts  forth  to  see  the  town.     The 

first   sjK)t   whiih   everyone  visits   is    the  old    fort,  which  is 

still  in  a  sufficient  state  of  preservation  to   con^^'ey  a   fair 

idea  of  its  departed  glory.     One  still  has  to  walk  across  a 

britlge  over  the  old  moat   to   get   within    the    earthworks. 

There  he  will  find  the  old  officers'  (piarters,  now  inhaulted 

by  the  dusky  care-takers  whose  ancestors   doubtless  came 

many  years  ago  from   Br.rbadoes.      There,  too,   is  the   old  annapolis  river 

French  magazine,  built  in  1741;    and  there  is  the  subterranean  passage  through  which  a  garrison  too  hard  pressed  might 

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IK<1.     And  oldest  and  most  interesting  of  all,  ju-t  at  tlie  edge  uf  the  fort,  is  the  old  pier,  built  in   1C.40,  the  oldest 


pier   in  America.      i'rom  the  enibanknients  of  the  fort 


one   can  see  the  hilltops,  where    the    French,  when  ilriven  out  by 


the  English,  took  their  last  stand  and  made  their  last  fight.  The  old 
graveyard,  which  is  also  in  the  fort,  is  a  verj'  interesting  spot  to  visit ; 
and  one  will  see  some  (juaint  old  headstones  there,  with  dates  now 
nearly  two  hundred  years  in  the  past. 

Uy  keeping  along  the  main  .street  past  the  fort,  one  comes 
to  the  court  house,  with  an  enormous  willow  in  front  which,  I  have 
excellent  authority  for  saying,  is  over  eighteen  feet  in  circumfer- 
ence, having  myself  Measured  it.  Further  down  the  street  are 
many  exceedingly  handsome  residences,  for  the^e  was  a  time  "lit-n 
the  people  of  Annapolis,  like  the  people  of  Yarmouth,  i)uiU  many 
ships  and  made  much  money.  There  is,  in  fact,  a  very  conspicuous 
savor  of  aristocracy  about  the  place  ;    it   is  decidedly  lOnglish. 

There  are  many  delightful  drives  in  this  vicinity,  one  that  they 
call  the  "Three  Bridges  Road"  leading  by  the  Indian  village,  and 
another   to   Young's    Mountain,  seven   miles   away,  from  which    the 

most  extensive  view  may  be  obtained ;    and   another   to    the    Le  (,)uille  River,  where   the   original    I'rench    located    their 

fort,  and  where  traces  may  still  be  seen  of  the  first  sawmill  ever  built  on  American  soil,  erected  Uvo  hundred  years  ago. 
Annapolis,  however,  does   not   live  entirely  in    the   past.     It   exports    large  quantities  of   fis.i  and  fruit.     In  fact,  in 

Annapolis  will  be  fotmd    the   first  plant  for  the  artificial   drying  of  fi.sh    by  evaporation    ever    established.      There  is  now 

another  plant  of  tiiis  sort  in  Halifax. 


GRANVILLE  STREET,  BRIDGETOWN,  M.S. 


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.0,  tilt'  oldest 
rivL'ii  out  by 
It.  'I"he  old 
spot  to  visit ; 
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,  one  comes 
■iiich,  I  have 
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le  street  are 
a  time  ■•'hen 
,  I)uiit  many 
conspicuous 
English. 
>ne  that  they 
village,  and 
1  which  the 
seated  their 
1  years  ago. 
In  fiict,  in 
here  is  now 


Res.m-.ing  one's  journey,  the  tourist  immediately  enters  (he  famous  Annapolis  Vallev.  one  of  the  most  fertile  spots 
on  North  American  s.,il.  It  stretches  away  fifty  miles  or  so  along  the  hanks  of  the  Annapolis  Kiver.  a  natural  con- 
servatory, bemg  perfectly  protected  l.y  the  North  Mountain  that  r.ses  several  lumdred  feet  above  it,  an.l  stands  as  an 
effectual  barner  against  the  icy  winds  of  the  north.  The  soil  in  th,s  valley,  much  of  it  reclaimed  from  ti.le  H-ater  is 
exceedmgly  fertile;  and  the  orchanls  through  which  one  constantly  p.-.sses  are  heavy  with  fruit  as  the  harvest  approaches 
Vou  i,ass  through  Mridgetown.  .  thrifty  little  village  where  the  railway  crosses  the  Annapolis  River,  after  passing  pretty 
httle  Paradise,  and  soon  you  come  to  Middleton,  flxr.ous  aliV.  for  its  mineral  springs  and  for  the  fact  that  here  the 
Domm.on  Atlantic  road  is  met  by  the  Nova  Scotia  Central,  which  cuts  straight  across  the  country  through  a  region  of 
great  p.ctures<iueness,  coming  out  ac  Hridgewater  and  Lunenburg  on  the  southern  shore,  two  spots  that  one  must  c.^'ainly 
Ms.t  :,pon  die  r.;turn  trip,  if  no;  at  the  presei,t  time.  Thirty  miles  further  on,  af.er  having  traversed  the  whole  length 
of  the  beautiful  valley,  you  come  to  Kentville. 

Kentville  is  ^  thoroughly  English  •ittle  town.  Perliaps  even  more  so  than  Annap.,li.,  for  at  Kentville  a  number 
of  retire<l  army  ofhcers  have  taken  up  their  lesidence ;  and  between  M.eir  tennis  an.l  the  vrrious  other  gaieties  that  thev 
have  nuroducecl,  they  give  the  town  cjuite  an  English  air.  Whether  the  influence  of  this  military  leisure  class  is  die 
best  for  the  young  people  in  the  place  may  be  left  for  discussion  ;  but,  to  the  touri.t,  it  gives  the  town  a  distinct  riiarm 
It  .:,  however,  an  enterprising  little  town,  and  the  Dominion  Atlantic  Railway  has  selected  it  for  its  headquarters  and 
lorate.1  all  .ts  offices  and  shops  there.  Kentville  is  in  the  mi<lst  of  a  very  fine  fruit-growing  and  farming  .  ountrv.  They 
have,  m  fact,  an  apple  tree  just  a  few  miles  out  of  the  place  which  for  many  years  has  borne  from  twenty-five  'to  thirtv 
bushels  of  apples  -  a  record  that  m.y  well  challenge  the  apple  trees  of  the  ^vorld.  There  is  a  handsome  exhibition  building 
m  the  to:vn,  where  exhibitions  of  the  beautiful  Cruvcnstcin,  Astrakhaii,  and  otiier  apples,  various  other  fruits,  and  a  variety 
of  vegetables,  is  given  every  fall. 


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Knchantino  Cornwallis. 

L'l'  perhaps  the    best   thing   ir.    Kentville  —  to  drop  into  a  Hibernicism  —  is  some  thirteen  miles  out.      That  is 
the  magnificent  view  from  the  •'  Look  Off"     'I"o  reach  it,  one  must  take   the  Cornwallis  Valley  Branch  of 
the  Dominion  Atlantic  Railway,  running  up  the  ("ornwallis  Valley  and   through  tiie  "(larden  of  Nova  Scotia." 
yA'j^.^       'Hiis   ride    will   take    you   a   little   over    iialf  an    hour,    and   yon   will    find    yourself  repaid  a   ihou-.nd-fold. 
I  It  is  best,  perhaps,  not  to  go  clear  to  the  terminus,  which  is  Kingsport,  a  pretty  little  place  on  the  Minas 

,;asin,   but  rather  to  leave  the  train  at    Canning,   a  few  miles   before   reaching    Kingsport.      At    Canning   a 
liveryman  will  be  foimd,  only  too  glad  to  convey  the  tourist  to  "  Look  Off,"  some  five  miles  away. 

'I'here  is  a  constant  temptation,  as  you  begin  to  ascend  the  mountain  side,  to  turn  and  watch  the  view  broaden  and 
lengthen  as  you  mount  upward  ;  but  it  is  best  to  withstand  the  temptation,  and  to  turn  a  cold  shoulder  to  the  landscape  until 
the  summit  is  reached.  Then  what  a  vision  !  lieautiful  !  Vast  1  Sublime  !  Seven  hundred  feet  below  you  lies  the 
Cornwallis  N'alley,  stretching  away  to  tiie  westward  .nilc  after  mile  till  it  mel's  away  l)eyond  distant  Kentville,  in  the  misty 
valley  of  Annapolis.  A  little  to  yoin-  left,  the  faint  echo  of  their  myriad  voi(-es  but  faintly  heard,  are  the  red  waves  of  the 
turbulent  liasin,  whose  uneasy  tides  are  ever  ebbing  and  llowuig.  daily  mounting  fifty,  sixty,  and  sometiniJi  seventy  feet  uj)  the 
steep  side  of  neighboring  Hlomidon.  Far  to  the  south,  directly  before  you,  a  rouml  do/en  miles  away,  runs  the  South 
Mountain,  which  forms  the  southern  wall  of  the  valley.  Hut  between  the  "  Look  Off"  and  the  distant  southern  range,  in  that 
valU'v  of  twelve  miles  of  width  and  thrice  as  much  in  length,  lies  one  of  the  fairest  garden  spots  in  all  the  roimd  circle  of  the 
earth.     Six  rivers  follow  their  winding  course  tinough  this  fertile   tract  ;    at  your   feet   the    I'ereau,  next  the   Habitant,  with 

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nt.  That  is 
;y  IJranch  of 
iova  Scotia." 
hou  ..ii(l-fol(l. 
in  the  Minas 
t    Canning   a 

broaden  and 
ulscape  until 
you  Mes  the 
in  the  misty 
kvaves  of  the 
y  feet  uj)  tiie 
is  tiie  South 
range,  in  tiiat 
rircij  of  the 
labitant,  with 


Canning  0,1  its  I)anks,  an<l  beyond  that  the  Canard  and  Cornwalhs,  the  (laspereau,  and  far  away  to  the  south  the  Avon. 
When  the  Mde  ,s  high  you  will  see  these  streams  brimming  the  dykes  that  close  them  in,  and  rushing  in  and  out  with  the  rise 
and  fall  of  the  tide  in  swollen  t(jrrents.     Hut  if  the 
tide  is  out,  they  will  appear  like  little  threads  of 
silver,  creeping  stealthily  along   at    the   bottom  of 
their  dark  red  beds. 

Between  the  high-dyked  banks  of  these 
irrigating  streams  lie  undulating  meadows,  green 
with  a  verdure  of  the  rarest  depth  and  richness. 
Sleek  (-attle  graze  lazily  in  infinite  content,  and 
big  barns  with  wide  open  doors  foretell  the  wealth 
of  treasure  that  winter  will  find  stored  within  their 
walls.  Here  and  there  on  the  rising  ground  thick 
rows  of  apple  trees,  bending  beneath  the  rii)ening 
fruit,  groan  under  their  burden,  telling  of  the 
wonderful  richness  of  the  soil  beneath.  Tnere 
are  as  many  tcjwns  as  rivers,  also,  distinctly  visible 
from  where  you  stand,— Kingsport  anil  Canning, 
Kentville  and  Port  \Villiams,  and  away  across  the 
Basin  Wolfville.  and  little  (irand  Pr^,  modestly  nestling  in  its  meadows,  the  most  famous  of  all  Nova  Scotia  towns. 

As  you  stand  on  the  lofty  "Look  Off  drinking  in  this  magnilicent  range  of  vision, -the  great,  far-reaching  waters 
of  the  bay,  -.he  broad  valley  smiling  in  the  languid  sunlight,  its  green  meadows  glistening  here  and  there  with  the  dancing 

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•i-.,  KENTVILLE,  N.S. 


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waters  of  its  ul)i(iuitous  rivers,  with  everywhere  the  gleaming  white  houses  of  the  farmers  dotting  the  landscape,  and  here 
and  there  the  little  clustered  village  with  its  unvarying  spire,  — the  scene  is  one  that  holds  the  eye  in  rapt  delight,  and  one 
tiiat  will  linger  pleasantly  in  the  memory  till  the  end  of  time. 

If  ycju  have  a  spare  day  on  your  hamls,  it  will  well  repay  you  to  climb  Rlomidon  itself,  which  is  a  ride  of  a  dozen 
miles  or  so  further  on.  I'his  excursion  can  easily  be  made  in  a  day  from  Canning  or  from  Kingsport.  The  view  from 
Blomidon  is  more  extended  than  from  '-Look  Off,"  though  not  so  beautiful.  From  Klomidcn  one  -.r.ay  iook  away  across 
the  swollen  tides  of  Fundy  to  the  shores  of  distant  New  Brunswick.  But  if  one  cannot  see  both,  let  him  by  all  means 
choose  "  Look  Off."      It  is  sublime. 

iM-om  this  point  the  tourist  should  proceed  to  Kingsport.  On  his  way'  thither  he  will  see  pieces  of  landscajje  and 
seascape  that  for  i)ictures(iiieness  of  detail  cannot  be  found  elsewhere.  This  is  especially  i...e  of  the  view  across  the  I'ereau 
Valley  and  River,  where  the  mighty  Blomidon  rises  up  in  the  background  like  a  giant  sentinel. 

Condnuing  to  Kingsport,  the  terminus  of  the  Cornwallis  Valley  Branch  Railway,  ho  will  here  find  a  seaside  resort 
which  lias  aptly  been  named  the  Newport  of  Nova  Scotia.  Between  Kingsport  and  Parrsboro,  on  the  Cumberland  shore, 
the  lOvangeline  Navigation  Company's  elegant  steamer  '•  I'.vangeline  "  makes  daily  trips  across  the  Basin  of  Minas.  This 
glorious  sheet  of  water  with  its  dist:nU  landscape  is  e;ichanting  beyond  description.  Passing  under  the  shadow  of  Blomidon, 
with  its  height  of  over  six  hundred  feet,  rising  up  in  places  almost  perpendicular,  the  view  is  one  of  sublime  grandeur. 
Only  from  the  deck  of  the  steamer  can  the  immensity  of  Blomidon  be  fully  reali/.eil.  Further  on  Cape  Split,  Cape  d'Or, 
Isle  of  Haute,  Partridge,  and  the  Five  Islands  are  rapidly  unfolded  to  view,  formi-g  a  combination  of  magnificent  and 
charming  scenery  of  land  and  sea  that  one  never  tires  of,  nor  ever  forgets. 

(i.  W.  Penniman  of  the  "  Boston  Traveller"  thus  describes  it  ;  "The  trij)  over  the  '  FA'angeline  Route'  to  Parrsboro, 
across  the  Basin  of  Minas,  is  one  of  the  finest  in  America,  and  is  worth  going  across  a  Continent  to  enjoy." 

Straight  across  the  valley  from  towering  "  Look  Off "  is  Wolfville.     To   reach  it,   one   must  take   the  train  back  to 

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pe,  and  here 
ght,  and  one 

;  of  a  dozen 

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away  across 

)y  all  means 

mdscape  and 
i  the  I'ereau 

easide  resort 
.-rland  shore, 
Minas.  This 
)f  lUoniidon, 
lie  grandeur. 
,  Cape  d'Or, 
[jnificent  and 

to   I'arrsboro, 

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rain  back  to 


Kentville.  whence  a  seven-mile  ridi'  on  the 
main    hne    of   the    Dominion    Atlantic   will 
iiring  iiim  to  this  pretty  little  jilace.     The 
tourist  shoukl  by  ail   means  make  a  stop 
at  WohVille,  for  sundry  reasons.     It  is,  to 
begin  with,  a  most  charming  little  village, 
old  and  pastoral  and  serene.     If  one  is  a 
good  liaptist,  he  will  want  to  continue  his 
stay  there  for  some  time  ;   for  Wolfville  is 
nothing   if  not   llaptist.      It  has  a  Baptist 
college    for   men,    the    main    building    of 
which  will  cause  a  patriotic   thrill    in    the 
heart  of  every  true  .American,  for  its  strong 
resemblance  —  in    miniature  —  to   the    na- 
tional capitol  at   Washington.     And    then 
there   is  a  collegiate  institution  for  voung 
ladies,   just    across    a  winding   road    from 


MAIN    STREET,    KENTVILLE,    N,S. 


the  men's  college;  an  ^  further  down  llie  hill  are  the  manual  training  schools  and  the  academy  for  boys,  all  of  which 
institutions  belong  to  the  Baptist  denomination.  One  hears  good  reports  of  these  schools  all  over  the  country,  antl  students 
go  thither  from  the  remotest  corners  of  the  peninsula,  and  some  few  from  "  the  States,"  because  of  the  healthfulness  of 
llie  locality. 

One  gets  his  best  impression  of  the  dykes  in  this  part  of  the  country  when  he  first  steps  off  the  train  at  \V(jIf\-ille, 

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•    I 


i 


for  tlic  great  meadow  that  lies  liefore  the  station  is  sliut  out  from  tlie  Basin  by  a  dyke  tiiat  must  be  all  uf  fifteen  feet  in 
height.     If  it  ever  yives  way,  one  had  better  take  to  the  hillside. 

The  chief  charm  of  Wolfville,  however,  is  the  magnificent  view  to  be  had  from  "  the  Ridge,"  a  very  high  crown  of 
land  that  runs  along  back  of  tiie  town.  It  is  rarely  given  to  the  sight-seer  to  get  sucii  variety  in  a  landscape.  .\s  he  stands 
upon  this  eminen(  e  and  K)oks  to  the  north,  lie  sees  the  town  of  Wolfville  immediately  before  him  ;  the  valley  of  C'ornwaliis 
stretciiiiig  out  to  the  west ;  great  Hiomidon  eighteen  miles  away,  rising  stern  and  forbidding  over  the  water,  and  the  Mmas 
liasin,  roihng  away  mile  after  mile,  and  lost  in  the  distant  shores  of  Cumberland  and  Colchester.  Turning  around  and  hooking 
to  the  south,  he  sees  a  view  as  unhke  as  possible  to  the  bold  sweej)  he  has  just  enjoyed.  Here  at  liis  feet  lies  the  (ias[)ereau 
Valley,  certainly  the  most  peaceful  and  secpiestered  nook  on  earth.  It  looks  like  a  child's  panorama,  with  its  little  houses  and 
barns,  and  numberless  trees,  all  so  hushed  in  the  brooding  summer  air  ;  for  whil(b  the  breeze  always  plays  about  you  on  the 
hilltops,  these  little  sheltered  Nova  Scotia  valleys  seem  always  to  be  as  -.mdislurbed  as  if  painted  upon  inanimate  canvas.  The 
Ciaspereau  River,  chirruping  demurely  through  the  village,  seems  the  only  thing  in  motion.  Vou  will  ])rol)al)ly  enjoy  this 
scene  even  more  than  the  more  extended  one  towards  the  Hasin  and  IJbmidon,  and  you  will  be  very  loath  to  leave  the  hilltop 
that  looks  down  on  sleeping  Ciaspereau.  To  get  the  '  >t  view  here,  you  will  have  to  scale  the  fence  and  trespass  upon  jirivate 
properly  ;  but  no  one  will  take  offence  at  this.  lOvcn  e  dogs  in  Nova  Scotia  bark  more  in  welcome  than  in  remonstrance. 
Fences  arc  a  mere  convention  in  this  ])art  of  the  world  ;  on  can  keep  either  siile  of  them  you  choose.  It  may,  after  all,  be  doing 
the  intending  tourist  no  kindness  to  point  out  to  him  the  (laspereau  Valley  ;  for  the  sensation  of  leaving  that  most  delightful 
spot  is  one  of  such  keen  regret,  and  the  constant  recurrence  of  the  mind  in  after  (la\s  to  this  enchanted  \ale  provokes  such  a 
continued  desire  to  return  there,  that  perhaps,  after  all,  he  is  best  off  who  passes  by  the  spot,  ignorant  of  its  existence. 


as 


"teoii  feet  in 

,fh  trowii  of 
As  he  stands 
if  C'ornwallis 
1  the  Mnias 
antl  looking 
L-  (lasperean 
.'  iionses  and 
you  on  the 
anvas.  The 
ly  enjoy  this 
c  the  hilltoi' 
upon  jirivate 
;monstrance. 
all,  be  doiny 
ist  delightful 
vokes  such  a 
nee. 


THB     LAND    OK     BVANQBLINB. 

"  In  the  Acadian  land,  on  the  shores  of  the  I'.asui  of  Minas, 
Distant,  set  hided,  still,  the  little  village  of  Grand  Pre 
Lay  in  the  frnitfid  valley." 

F  one  has  his  choice,  the  best  way  to  go  from  Wolfville  to  Grand  Pr^  is  to  drive,  passing  over  the  bridge 

tlown  into  the  Caspereau  Valley,  and  following  the  river  down  towards  its  mouth,  then  climbing  the  hill, 

again  to  descend  into  the  broad  meadow 

of  Crand    Pre.      J!ut    if   one  hasn't  time 

for  this  little  side  excursion,  the  railroai 

will  nuickly  cover  the    three    intervening 

miles  from  Wolfville  t(j  the  famous  little 
village  behind  the  dykes. 

It  is  indeed  a  callous  and  worldly  heart  that  does 
not  beat  more  ciuickly  on  approaching  the  spot  where  the 
ancient  .Acadian  village  once  stood  ;  the  spot  where  was 
enacted  one  of  the  cruellest  tragedies  of  history  ;  a  spot 
embalmed  in  imperishable  verse  that  has  mo\e(l  the  heart 
of  all  the  civiii/ed  world  to  a  sorrowing  Kvmpathv  for  t!ic 
simple  .Acadian  fiirmers  who  were  so  ruthlessly  driven  from 
their  homes,  and  scattered  in  remote  ([Parters,  exiles  and 
wanderers  over  the  earth. 


ill 

Ji'l 


29 


GRAND   PRE,   HOME  OF  EVANGELINE 


^1"-% 


It  >s  almost  literally  true,  as  Longfellow  wrote,  that  '•  naugln  l.ut  tradition  remains  of  the  beautiful  village  of  Grand 
Pre."     bt.ll  you  w,ll  fmd  on  inquiry  that  though  the  Acadian  village  was  razed  to  the  ground  by  the  English  on  that  fateful 
mornmg  a  hundred  and  fifty  years  ago,  there  remain  to  this  day  many  traces  of  French  occupation.     The  present  villa-.e 
back  on  tiie  hHIsule,  does  .lot  occupy  exactly  the   same  site  as  the  old    French  village  ;    but   the    little   station  at  wh^ch 
you  ahght  IS  doubtless  almost  in    tiie    very  heart  of  tlie    spot  where   the    Acadians    once    lived.      Scarcely    more    tl.an   a 
stone's   throw  from    the  station   is  the  well  whicli   was  discovered  by  some  diggers  after  gold  a  k.y  years  ago.     This  was 
cleared   out,  and    Us    presence  is  now  indicated  by  a  rude  board  curbing.      This   was  lUKloubtedlv  a  part  of  the  Acadian 
village,  as  the  oldest  resident  in  tlie  vicinity  can   recall  no  habitation  in  its  neighborhood.     They  call  tliis  "  Evangeline's 
Weil,"   and    ,t    is    by  no    means   improbable    that    tlie    beautiful   daughter   of  Benedict   drew  wa'er    from  its    depths    in 
common  with  the  other  villagers.     Very  near  the  well  are  traces  of  a  broad  foundation,  the  dimensions  of  which  have' led 
people  to  suppose   that   here    stood    the  village  chapel,  into   which   the    farmers   were  gathered    by  deceit   on   that    fatal 
September  morn.     One   fairly  conclusive  indication  that  this  was  the  village  church  is  found  in  the  fact,  that  some  eight 
or  ten  years  ago   a   cottin  was  discovered  but  a  (csv  feet   away,  by  some   other   gold  searchers.     Although  this  had  been 
under  the  ground  t.n,,uestionably  a  century  and  a  half,  it  was    still    sufficiently  preserved    to    hold    togetlier    while    being 
earned  to  the  station  some  rods  away.      It  is  also  not  unlikely  that  the  smithy  of  Basil  was  in  this  immediate  neighbor- 
hood, tor  there  were  exhumed  from  the  old  well  several  hammers  and  tongs  and  other  implements  of  that  craft.     I'ossibly 
they  were  thrown  here  by  the  soldiers,  who  thought  that  they  were  too  dangerous  weapons  to  leav-e  'virg  around  among 
a  people  that  had  so  grave  a  grievance.      Just  beyond    the   old   church    foundation   and  the  well  runs'  a  k>ng  line  of  old 
trencn  willows;   while  starting  from  this  vicinity,  and  stretching  up  the  side  of  the  hill,   is  what  is  known   as    "the  old 
trench  lane,"  still  bordered  with  ancient  willows,  under  whose  spreading  branches  are  still  to  be  seen  the  outlines  of  the 
foundations  o.  tlie  happy  homes  of  a  century  and  a  half  ago.      From  the  top  of  this  lane,  one  gets  a  beautiful  view  of 
the  spreading  e.xpanse  of  dyke  lands  first  enclosed  by  the  industrious  Acadians  two  centuries  back,  and  pro;^cted  in  front 

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ii-; 


n' 


m 

r. 


bv  lew  lyin.i;  l.ony  Man.!  :  ;m.l  above  and  beyond  the  meadow,  the  IJasin  .,r  Minas  strelcliin-  away  U)  I51..nn<lon.  nearly 
a  sroro  of  miles  away,  and  to  I'arr.boro  and  tlie  noitliern  sliore  of  the  liasin  st^ll  furth-'r  cUstant.  Tliis  is  the  phiee. 
nnder  ..ne  of  the  wide  spreading  apple  trees,  where  you  should  take  out  your  copy  of  "  ICvangeline,"  and  read  tliat  sad 
but  beautiful  storv  witii  the  scene  of  its  ennctment  spread  out  before  your  gaze. 

No  wonder  tiie  A.adians  were  blithe,  and  tliat  tliey  lived  in  peace  and  content,  for  this  must  have  I)cen  a  veritable 
land  of  plenty.  I  saw  with  my  own  eyes  a  little  apple  orchard  which  bore  for  its  owner  a  hundred  barrels  of  apples  t.. 
the  acre,  to  say  nothing  of  a  considerable    .piantity  of  plums  and  pears  that  were    growing    here  and  there  side  by  side 

with  the   apples. 

■Ih.c  (.1(1  church  of  the  Covenanters,  back  on  the  hill,  has  nothing  to  ,<lo  with  Evangeline's  tim.'s  ;  it  is  of  somewhat 
later  date,  but  it  is  the  most  ancient  and  time-worn  edifice  to  be  seen  in  all  this  locality,  and  it  is  a  (piaint  and  — if  one 
may  so  speak  without  being  charged  with  sacrilege  -  most  amusing  structure.  One  must  cerlainl)  -et  inside  it,  if  not  by 
the  front  door,  at  least  by  the  way  which  many  tourists  have  adopted,  of  clambering  in  an  open  windou-  at  the  rear.  It  is 
so  small  a  church  that,  as  the  prea-dier  stoo.l  up  in  his  lofty  pulpit  reached  by  winding  stairs,  he  might  almost  have  made 
the  mistake,  in  putting  down  his  notes,  of  laying  them  on  the  railing  of  the  gallery  in  front  or  at  either  side  instead  of 
on  the  pulpit,  for  the  three  surrounding  galleries  are  but  a  good  arm's  reach  away.  'Vhv  old  <hurch,  however,  is  rapidly 
going  to  pieces  under  the  remorseless  tooth  of  Umc  :  and  doubtless  there  will  soon  be  there,  as  there  is  where  the  old 
Acadian  chapel  once  stood,  nothing  but  the  traces  of  the  foundation. 


32 


Kloii,  iH'ariy 
<  the  phicc. 
1(1  tlial  sail 


a  veritable 
apples  to 


Kle   l)\'  sulu 


if  soni 


u\v 


hat 


111(1 


if  out 


It,  il  no 


rear. 


t  by 
It  is 


ia\e   made 


e  instead  o 


r.   IS 


anidlv 


lere  the  ok 


something;  like  a  liimdred  years  ayo.  and  left  marks  of  his 
'listiii-iiislied  |>resen(e  in  many  joealiiies.  It  has  been 
many  years  since    l-ort    I'idward   was    init   to  any  pra.iical 


FALL  RIVER,   NEAR  HALIFAX. 


33 


USL',  l)iit  i 

\ 

is  iinnicd 

\ 

l)attlcinen 

If/  \ 

K'aze  at  k 

IM 

right  11101 
River,  fro 

^m 

sliijipL'tl    ( 

hK!^i^im^m 

tiie  town 

ra|ii^^ 

^^ 

til  ilosccn 

Iilllilv-     u-nl 

usf,  l)iit  it  serves  as  an  aclmiraulc  site  from  wliicli  to  get  a  good  idea  <.f  the  town  and  surrounding  country.  'I'he  fort 
is  immediately  above  tile  station,  and  a  moment's  climb,  scaling  a  fence  or  two,  will  bring  one  to  the  to])  of  the  ancient 
battlements.  Mere  two  or  tiiree  rude  seats  have  kindly  l)een  provided,  so  that  tlie  sight-seer  may  rest  himself  and 
gaze  at  leisure.  Immediately  in  front,  over  the  roof  of  the  station,  is  the  Avon  River,  a  goodly  stream  if  caught  at  the 
right  moment ;  long  and  deep  and  wide,  flowing  away  northward  towards  the  Basin.  At  the  right  is  the  St.  Croix 
River,  from  whose  banks,  two  miles  further  up,  come  great  (luantities  of  gypsmn,  some  150,000  tons  (jf  which  are 
shipped  every  year  to  New  York  for  plaster.  Walking  around  the  fort  to  the  rear,  one  gets  a  fairly  good  view  of 
the  town  of  Windsor,  nesding  in  a  valley,  with  its  princii)al  business  section  along  the  water's  edge.  It  is  then  in  order 
to  descen-l  r.om  the  fort,  walk  through  the  main  streets  of  the  town,  to  the  beginning  of  Park  Street.  There  a  narrow 
I'lank  walk  takes  one  straight  up  to  the  celebrated  estate  of  Judge  Haliburton,  who  was  one  of  the  most  distinguished 
jurists  in  the  province,  but  more  widely  known  in  his  day  and  generation  by  his  iioiii  ,ie  plume  of  "Sam  Slick."  -This 
old  estate  is  well  worth  visiting,  not  only  because  of  the  unique  i)ersonality  of  its  original  owner,  but  because  i*  is  a  typical 
I'lnglish  estate,  with  wide  acres,  and  groves,  and  orchards.  The  house  itself,  which  is  some  distance  from  the  road  and 
screened  by  trees,  is  only  a  story  in  I.eighf ;  but  it  covers  considerable  ground,  and,  resting  upon  an  emiuLMice,  presents 
quite  an  imposing  effect. 

l!y  passing  the  old  "  Sam  Slicl^  "  place,  and  continuing  on  the  narrow  board  walk  another  half  n)ile,  you  come  to 
King's  College,  which  is  certainly  worth  a  visit,  being  the  oldest  educational  institution  in  Nova  Scotia.  It  is  not  as 
old  as  Harvard,  to  be  sure,  but  it  was  founded  one  hundred  and  six  or  seven  years  ago,  and  the  original  building,  a  long 
wooden  structure  with  five  entrances,  each  dignified  with  a  ro.v  of  fluted  Corinthian  columns,  is  still  a  very  imposing 
sight,  resting  as  it  does  on  the  crown  of  a  hil'  Hi  slopes  gently  a\  .ly  in  front  and  on  either  side.  The  college  has  a 
pretty  chapel  ..nd  a  library,  both  of  freestone,  i>ut  iis  chief  charm  is  its  Magnificent  site.  Hack  of  the  college  is  a  football 
field,  long   and  wide   ami    level,  where,  however,  it  must  be  most   diffictflt  to  attend  to  the  game,  so  fine  is  the  view  in 

35 


"•II 


■  i*  )r  I 


every  direclion.  Just  across  a  gentle  depression  is  the  Church  of  I'jigiand  s(  liool  for  girls.  I'here  is  no  telepho.iic 
conimuni-ation  \isil)le  between  these  two  institutions,  but  the  situation  certainly  offers  rare  provocation  for  the  establish- 
ment of  some  system  of  signal  service. 

\\'itiiin  a  few  miles  of  Windsor  is  a  long  (  hain  of  ''kes  famous  for  their  trout  ;  but  the  chief  feature  oi  interest 
in  this  town  is  the  Avon  River,  which,  as  far  bad:  as  twenty  years  ago,  excited  that  gentle  humorist,  Mr.  Charles 
Dudley  Warner,  to  the  whimsical  observation,  that  it  is  wonderful  how  much  water  improves  a  river.  The  .\von  River, 
viewed  at   the  proper   time  of  day,  is  a  superb  stream,  of  ample  breadth  and  most  si/able  proportions,  bearing  upon  its 

surface  schooners  and  banjues  and  other  craft  of  e(|ual  importance. 
Seen  a  few  hours  later,  it  is  not  to  be  seen  at  all  ;  it  has  vanished 
into  thin  air;  there  is  no  river  there,  but  simply  an  enormous 
channel  of  sandy  red  mud,  with  possibly  here  and  there  a  trick- 
ling little  rivulet  which  any  child  could  leaj);  while  the  schooners 
and  banpies  and  the  brigs  are  tied  fu-m  and  taut  at  the  side  of  the 
wharf.  A  river  that  tlows  one  way  half  the  time  ari<'  the  other  way 
the  other  half,  tl;at  at  one  hour  has  forty  feet  of  water  and  seven 
1'  T,iv  later  is  as  dry  as  a  prairie,  is  something  unique,  and  is  not 
to  be  passed  hurriedly  by. 

MARTELLO  TOWER,   HALIFAX,  N.S, 


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s... 


o  tclrplio.iic 
lie  cstal)lish- 

j  oi'  intervst 
Mr.  Cliarles 
A  villi  Kiver, 
ring  upon  its 
importance, 
lias  vanislied 
in  enormous 
here  a  trick- 
he  scliooners 
e  side  of  tiie 
le  otlier  way 
r  and  seven 
.',  and  is  not 


ON    TO    HAMl^WX. 

HI';  ride  from  W'indscr  to  Halifax  is  in  length  some  forty-five  miles,  and  will  ronsume  in  time  ronsiderably 
less  than  t\v(j  hours.  Starting  on  this  journty,  one  notices  immediately  the  l<jss  of  that  mingled 
l)an(jrama  of  land  and  water  t!iat  he  has  enjoyed  almost  ontinuoi.sly  from  Dighy.  The  road  strikes 
now  away  from  all  rivers  and  hays,  acn  ss  the  country.  'Hie  scenery  is  wilder  and  rougher.  There 
are  bridges,  hut  they  span  ravines  rather  than  rivers.  Now  a-d  then  one  sees  a  little  lake,,  which 
looks  e\(  eedingly  cool  and  blue  after  the  red  waters  of  the  high  tide  region.  .\t  Windsor  Junction  the  cars  are  switriied 
from  the  tracks  of  the  Dominion  Atlantic  on  those  of  the  Intercolonial  road.  A  delay  of  a  moment  or  two  at  this 
siation  enables  one  to  get  an  excellent  idea  of  the  exceeding  ruggedness  and  boldness  of  tivs  locality.  harming  here 
woul.l  be  a  desperate  undertaking.  l!ut  only  five  miles  fiirther  on,  you  will  come  u|)on  a  complete  change  of  scenery. 
\l-v>  you  encounter  the  head  of  Ue.lford  liasin,  one  of  the  prettiest  spots  imaginable.  l/nlike  most  scenes  in  Nova 
Scotia,  whi<h  are  much  as  nature  made  them,  liedford  Hasin  bears  many  marks  of  artificial  adornment.  The  rocky 
shores  have  had  their  rugged  lines  brought  into  graceful  curves,  an  i  th<-  lawns  have  been  graded  down  to  the  water,  edge, 
and  are  -nooth  and  green.  One  sees  handsome  houses  among  the  thick  trees,  and  swings  in  the  groves,  suggesting 
pKUic  rites;  and  at  the  station,  many  peojile  are  boarding  the  train  lo  return  to  Halifax  after  their  day's  outing.  '['he 
short  journey  still  remaining  around  the  western  shore  of  P.edford  I'.asin  is  (lui.kly  made  —  in  fact  too  (piickly,  for  it  is 
altogether  a  charming  ride.  The  waters  look  so  blue  after  seeing  so  miuh  of  the  red  water  of  the  Hasin  of  Minas  and 
Its  tributaries,  ueawecd  is  iloaling  on  it,  and  the  whU-  gypsum  stones  along  the  edge  give  an  additional  variety  of  color, 
liut  soon  the  train  i.asses  through  small,  scattere.i  settlements,  and  a  few  minutes  later  rolls  into  the  capacious  station  of 
the  Intercolonial  road  at   Halifa.x. 

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gasa^--- 


HALIFAX,   N.S,   FROM   GEORGES  ISLAND. 


Nowhere  eke  in  tlie  worl.l  are  the  haekmen  .juite  so  voh.hle  and  vociferous  as  they  are  in  Halifax  nor  ,lo  they 
anywhere  else  hang  so  for  over  the  rail  which  prescribes  their  limits,  to  invite  the  incoming  tourists  to  their  parti.-ul.r 
conveyances.  Th,s  ,s  not  to  be  attributed  to  a  sordid  desire  on  their  part  to  get  your  fifty  rents  for  carrying  you  to  the 
h..el,but  It  IS  rather  then-  hearty,  honest  expression  of  joy  at  seeing  you,  and  their  robust  way  of  extending  a  hospitable 
welcome. 

Halifax  has  a  number  of  very  delightful  features,  among  which  must  be 
mentioned,  in  passing,  its  thoroughly  e(iuipi)ed  and  most  attractive  hotels, 
rivalling  in  comfort,  and  in  luxury  too,  our  own  American  hostelries.  But 
the  best  thing  aljout  Halifax,  without  any  (piestion.  is  the  Citadel.  The 
Citadel  saves  you  all  maps  and  guide  books;  it  introduces  you  at  once  to 
the  whole  city  and  to  its  inviting  environment.  'I'he  city  is  spread  out  on 
a  ])eninsula  some  three  or  four  miles  long  and  a  mile  or  more  wide  ;  and  in 
tl-e  very  centre  of  this  peninsula  rises  the  Citadel,  nearly  three  hundred  feet 
high.  Here  is  a  fort  which  in  years  gone  by  has  been  considen^d  most 
imp.jrtant.  and  which  is  still  kept  up  with  all  the  preparation  for  active 
warfare,  holding  within  its  embattlements  two  companies  of  soldiers,  with 
room  there,  if  necessity  should  require,  for  the  housing  of  almost  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  city.  A  walk  an.un.l  the  ramparts  gives  you  a  view  of  Halifax  and  all  the  different  objects  of 
interest  it  <ontains.  Standing  on  the  southeast  bastion,  one  sees  spread  before  his  feet,  on  llis  sloping  hillside,  the  older 
part  ot  the  city,  with  its  streets  of  (juaint  and  picturesque  houses,  some  of  them  so  very,  very  old. 

Not  lar  away  to  the  eastward  is  old  St.  Paul's  Church,  built  in  Boston  a  century  and  a  half  ago  and  taken  to  Halifiix  to 
be  erected.     Just  to  the  north  of  that  is  the  I'arade  Ground,  which  the  new  city  hall  stands  facing.     Below  the  I'araile  (Iroiuid 

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a  block  or  two  is  the  old  Parliament  Building,  and  near  tliat  tl.e  Post-Officc,  with  Her  Majesty's  Ordnance  Yard  and  Dock 
Yard  a  little  below,  on  the  water  sitlc.  Across  the  iiarbor  is  beaiitifiil  little  Dartmouth,  with  a  large  asylum  crowning  the  hill- 
top, where  the  insane  of  tiie  province  —  though  why  there  should  be  any  I  can't  imagine  —  are  sent.  Turning  more  to  the 
south,  one  sees  immediately  in  front  of  iiim  the  South  IJarnuks,  where  two  battalions  of  artillery  are  stationed.  .\  little  to  the 
left  of  that  is  handsome  St.  Mary's  Cathedral,  while  in  the  inuncdiate  vicinity  the  stately  mansion  of  the  Lieutcnant-Oovernor 
is  seen  rising  out  from  among  the  trees.  Looking  a  little  more  to  the  right,  facing  almost  directly  south,  one  sees  the  beautiful 
I'ublic  (larden,  as  charming  a  spot  as  the  sun  looks  upon  ;  and  beyond  it,  stately  Dalhousie  College,  with  the  Exhibition  Huild- 
ing,  —  used  in  wint-  '  as  a  skating  rink,  —  and  the  Convent  of  the  Sacred  Heart,  and  the  institutions  for  the  deaf  and  for  the 
blind  clustered  in  the  immediate  neighborhood.  Looking  over  these  interesting  buildings,  the  eye  rests  upon  a  beautiful 
expanse  of  foliage,  with  driveways  here  and  tiiere,  and  an  ancient  Martello  tower  crowning  a  little  hilltop.  Tiiat  is  Point 
Pleasant  Park,  which  holds  the  foot  of  the  peninsula  on  which  the  city  is  situated,  and  is  washed  <jn  its  eastern  side  by 
the  waters  of  the  harbor,  and  on  its  western  side  by  the  Northwest  .Arm,  a  narrow  inlet  running  up  tliree  or  four  miles  into 
the  land,  and  one  of  the  most  picturescpie  and  inviting  jtlaces  in  the  vicinity  of  Halifax;  for  it  has  been  made  bold  and 
rugged  by  nature,  and  bv  art  it  has  been  surrounded  by  the  handsomest  of  residences  and  the  most  lieautiful  of  homes. 

Strolling  around  the  Citat'el  to  i*s  western  slope,  one  sees  the  .\thletic  (Irounds  lying  inuiiediatc'iy  before  him  at  the 
foot  of  the  hill,  and  the  capacious  Conuiion,  where  the  soldiers  have  their  stated  manceuvres.  Passing  around  to  the  north, 
you  see  the  city  stretching  along  the  harbor  towards  11'  dford  Basin.  Immediately  in  the  foreground  is  the  (piaint  old  (iarrison 
Chapel,  where  the  soldiers  attend  Churcli  every  Sunday  morning,  with  great  ]K)m|)  and  circumstance.  A  mile  or  so  away  are 
the  AVellington  iiarracks.  where  the  greater  i)art  of  tlie  regiment  is  housetl.  .\  little  beyond  that  is  the  enormous  Dry  Dock, 
between  six  and  seven  hundred  feet  in  length,  and  wide  and  deep  enough  to  receive  the  largest  vessel  diat  floats  the  seas. 
One  will  be  amply  repaid  for  visiting  this  interesting  spot.  Out  in  the  harbor,  you  will  probably  see  several  men-of-war  at 
anchor,  for  it  must  be  remembered  that  Halifax  is  not  only  the  heaihpiarters  of  the  British  .Army  in  North  America,  but  also 

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I  and  Dock 
iiig  the  hill- 
more  to  the 

little  to  the 
nt-Oovenior 
he  heautitul 
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and  for  the 
1  a  beautiful 
Kit  is  Point 
ern  side  by 
r  miles  into 
le  bold  and 
nes. 

'  liim  at  the 
o  the  north, 
)ld  (iarrison 
so  away  are 

Dry  Dock, 
ts  the  seas, 
en-of-war  at 
ca,  but  also 


the  headquarters  for  the  North  American  Squadron  of  Her  Majesty's  navy.  But  after  circumscribing  the  crown  of  the  Citadel 
you  w.  1  come  back  to  the  southern  bastion  again,  for  there  the  most  inviting  view  is  to  be  had.  Beyond  the  city,  at  the  mouth 
o  the  harbor,  stretcl.mg  across  like  a  natural  breakwater  against  the  sea,  and  a  defence  against  all  enemies,  is  MacNab's 
Island,  three  miles  long  and  bristling  with  fortifications.  Across  the  eastern  channel,  which  i:,  too  small,  however  for  -my 
ocean  craft,  ,s  Kort  Clarence;  while  across  the  western  channel,  which  is  deep  and  wide,  and  offers  a  safe  refuge  for  \hl 
largest  ships  that  float,  is  York  Redoubt,  a  lofty  promontory  on  the  top  of  which,  com.nanding  the  ocean  and  the  mouth  of 
the  harbor,  are  some  of  Her  Majesty's  heaviest  and  most  formidable  guns.  A  little  back  of  MacXab's  Island,  as  if  to  complete 
the  work  of  defence  of  the  larger  island,  is  (ieorge's  Island,  also  strongly  fortified.  But  one  must  not  stay  on  the  Citadel  dl 
day,  though  the  temptation  to  do  so  is  very  great,  for  there  are  various  points  of  interest  that  should  be  given  at  least  a 
briet  visit.  o  v  i 

The  old   I'arliamenc  House,  situated  a  short  walk  down  Sackville  Street  f  ,  n  the  Citadel,  was   built  in   ,S,  i    an.l  is 
said  to  have  been  at  that  time  the  hands,   nest  and  most  imposing  structure  in  North  America.     It  is  still   handsome  and 
nni)osing;  and  it  is  most  interesting  to  visit  the  chamber  of  the  Legislative  Council,  and  also  the  chamber  across  the  hall 
where  the  Representatives  meet.     These  bodies  convene  in   February  each  year  and  sit  only  a  few  weeks,  thus   setting  an 
excellent  example  to  our  loquacious  American  Congress.     In  the  Legislative  Council  chamber  there  are  a  numb-r  of  life-si.e 
paintings  of  some  very  interesting  okl  characters,  -  handsome  (k-orge  the  Third,  and  beautiful  Queen  Charlotte,  red-faced 
old  ( )ueen  Caroline,  and  that  royal  fashion  plate,  George  the  Secon.l,  _  while  over  in  the  hall  occupied  by  the  Representatives 
are  pictures  of  Joe  Howe  an,l  Judge  Johnstone,  who  were  eminent  for  their  services  to  the  province.     A  few  minutes    also 
.nay  be  passed  in  the  library  most  profitably;  the  collection  of  books  is  small,  to  be  sure,  but  it  contains  not  a  few  volumes 
that  are  to  be  found  nowhere  else,  not  even  in  our  comprehensive  Boston  Library. 

Diagonally  across  the  street  from  the  Parliament  House  is  the  Post-Offic;^  which  perhaps  to  the  tourist  will  be  chiefly 
nueresting  because  of  the  Provincial  Museum  situated  on  its  upper  floor.     There  is  much  here  to  entertain  and  to  instruct. 

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,     rVoffi""      J"  '"  "'"  ""■■  '■"'■""'"  "  °"  '^"""'"'■'  "•''"  ""■•  "I'™  '""l"^'  ™''-"-  •>"  "-  «""■'  in  from  of 

^.e  1  „s..O«ice,  „vx.rn„,v,„g  some  distance  down  Bedford  Row.     This  market  ,s  altogether  „„i,|„e  and  tltoronghly  deliehtfnl 

tron,  ,„„es  ato,,nd  co.ne  „,e„  and  wo„,e„.-„nt  eltiefly  wonten,  -  white  a,„l  l„ack.  and  Indians  witl,  an  acco.n  anin, tnt  of 
papooses,  a„,,„g,„g  ,he,r  vegetables  and  flowers  and  herhs,  and.  in  the  case  of  the  In.lians.  their  httie  canoe   and  ease,, 
d     her  sk,  f„,  whttt  ngs ;  and  here  they  stand  on  the  edge  of  the  si.lew.lk,  fron,  eady  n.orning  to  ntid-afternoon.  selling  t 
o,s,l  e  pnrehasers.     Pr„l,aMy  nowhere  else  on  No,   ,  .X.ncrican  soil  wiil  snch  a  ,n,i„„e  and  e.traortlinary  .lispiay  of  fen.i,  ine 
ecotnretnents  be  seen.      Yon  see  w™„en  gently  profl-ering  their  wares  who  are  contentedly  arrayed  in  the  styles  of  -wo 
n,ndre,l  years  ago  ;  a,,.l  every  variety  of  fen.inine  l,al,ilin,ent  n,ay  here  be  seen  and  dniy  adntired.     What  with  ,he  people  >'l  „ 
ha,e  tlnngs  to  se  ,  an.l  the  cn.ens  of  Haliiix  who  have  wants  to  snpply,  the  sidewalk,  and  in  fact  a  good  part  oHh'  ,„,.e, 
are  greatly  crowde.l.  an,l  yonr  way  throngh  the  throng  will  be  fairly  slow.     Hut  yon  will  no.  regret  the  ti.ne,  it  is  all  s^n.wel 
an,    so  entney,, verting.     Yon  will,  in  faet,  soon  find    yonrself,  ™nply  by  the  contagion  of  the  scene,  pricing  string-beans 
aid  trying  to  lind  the  lowest  figure  at  which  you  can  ])urchase  tiger  lilies. 

After  visiting  the  market  Saturday  morning,  yon  must  be  sure  to  take  in  the  Public  Garden  in  the  afternoon   for  it  is 

hen  that  the  m.htary  band  pl.ays,  and  then  it  is  that  all  Halifa.  takes  a  vacation  :  that  is,  even  re  than  the  pereini,!        , 

.  on.     Ihi.  even  without  the  band,  the  Public  Garden,  with   its  little  lakes,  aud  its  running  water  now  di.sappe  ring  imdcr  the 

caith  and  now  bttrs  ng  lorth  again  with  little  rippling  cascades,  with  its  handsome  trees  and  varied  wealth  of  flowe;  and  with 

.»c  veo;  .Iron  ducts  that  spot  you  tbe  minute  yon  take  a  seat  near  the  lake,  and  come  can  ering  up  inrpiiring  what  yon  have 

the  eating    nt^  is,  take,,  in  its  entirety,  something  to  be  seen,  and  being  seen  to  be  remembere.1.     An.l  .1  en  one  niiist  1, 

no  means  neglec      .  visit  Pom,  Ple.asan,  Park.     Its  e.scellent  roads  are  very  inviting.     Drive  in  a  carriage,  or  go  on  a  wheel  if 

yoi,  are  t  iis  provuie.l.     but  the  park  is  not  large,  and  perhaps  one  may  enjoy  it  most  walking  leisurel  .     I.  ^s ,ue  amoi, 

pars.     I,  has  tree    and  roads,  an.l  paths  an,l  pavilions,  like  other  parks;  it  has,  moreover,  a  rocky  shore  all  aroun.l  .at 
perhaps  some  few  other  parks  may  have  :  bii,  i,  has  in  adililion.  nnlike  any  other  pleasure  gi,„n„l,  three  forts,  full  or.s„l,li;.,,, 

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I     ! 


SCENE  NEAR  HALIFAX,  N.S, 


ready  for  a,.ack  a.  any  ,„„„,e„,.     Besides  ,h«e  for.ifica.ions,  ,l,erc  arc  a  n,„„ber  of  ba.teries,  long  sinee  dismantled  and  ,li,- 
used,  scuered  here  and  .here  aronnd  .he  shore.  .„  say  no.hing  of  .he  old  Mar,ello  .o„er.  .h1  stands  upon      e     i .      . 

One  cannot  even  ,„  so  l^rief  a  description  of  Halifax  as  this,  omit  the  soldier;  it  „„„M  he  rank  treason,  for  the 

sold,er  ,s  „er  a,„  the  „k,s,  ,n,portant  feature  of  the  whole  landscape ;  he  is  cerutinly  the  tnost  conspicuous.     ICveryw  ere  you 

go  ,s  the  hrtght  re,  coat,  w,th  a  suuhnrned  face  above  it,  and  the  invariable  cnrl  above  the  face,  and  then  the  natty  little  cap 

here  are  .about  hfteen  hundred,  all  told,  infantry,  artillery,  engineer  corps,  officers  and  all,  ,.ho  are  connected  with  Z 

Majesty  s  se.v.ce,  ami  who  .are  stationed  at  this  old  g,arriso„  town.     To  sec  the  soldiers  march  ,o  Garrison  Chapel,  on  Sunday 

...Hi  execute  the  hymns,  u,  thetr  robust,  stentorian  voices,  is  an  hnpressive  revelation  of  vocal  possibilities 

Hre,„    "'  '"r'  f  T  ''",  ""'""'""■"  "'"''  "'  '"""  "  ""'"""  "'  '""•'"■  "'  "•'■'  '"'PO-I'  ""  »l-°"l''  ""-  »  "">  >.|>  Cape 
B,e tou  way,  throng     Iruro,  through  New  Glasgow  and  Pictou,  which  are  in  the  midst  of  the  great  iron  and  steel  pro  luci  g 

CO        He  would  mdeed  find  it  well  worth  his  while  to  push  on  to  the  beautiful  Bras  d'„r  Lake,  that  wonderful  i,  land  sc 

t,:;„:"'"°''?f ','"*''=  "'-""  "^"^  ^«""'  """■'-  "'""^"  -^  *.i„g„ished  .-Vntencans  who  mak 
.1  their  .annual  stunmcr  honte.     .^  further  trip  to  Prince  Edward  Island  would  also  prove  most  attractive. 


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-'---'  Aloxct    thk    South    Shokb. 

R  it  one's  vacation  —  and  this  iniibrtnnatciy  is  tiic  case  with  most  of  us — is  somewhat  curtailed,  he 
can't  do  l)etter  when  leaving  Halifax  than  \.o  take  the  "  City  of  St.  John  "  and  skirl  along  the  South 
Shore,  leaving  plenty  of  time  for  several  slop-overs  before  reaching  N'armouth.  A  glance  at  our  map 
will  sb.ow  that  the  south  shore  of  Nova  Scotia  is  fearfully  and  wonderfully  made.  The  land  every- 
where pushes  out  into  the  water,  and  the  water  everywhere  pushes  hack  into  the  land.  There  has  l.een  a  fearful  struggle 
going  on  there  for  centuries  to  see  which  should  dispossess  the  other,  the  result  of  which  is  a  coast  outline  so  ragged  as 
to  he  m  fact  all  in  tatters;  hut  it  is  beautiful,  nevertheless,  always  picuiresciue.  and  often  exceedingly  grand. 

As  one  sails  out  of  Halifax  Harbor,  he  linds  enough  to  keep  his  eyes  busy  on  every  sitle.  At  his  right,  shortly  after 
leaving  the  wharf,  is  the  beautiful  Point  Pleasant  Park,  while  on  the  left  he  i)asscs  George's  Island,  and  later  MacXab's  Island, 
both  bristling  with  guns.  As  he  gets  down  the  luubor.  he  fmds  on  his  right  that  steep,  precipitous  bluff,  on  the  crown  of 
which  stands  \\)rk  Redoubt,  partly  built  in  the  solitl  rock  and  partly  screened  by  a  covering  of  green.  k):^  leaving  the  mouth 
of  the  channel,  one  descries  at  a  little  distance  to  the  left  Devil's  Iskuul,  on  which  it  is  necessary  to  have  two  lighthouses, 
'i'here  is  also  a  life-saving  station  there.  Then  the  boat  turns  her  prow  southwest  and  you  pass  Sambro  Cape  with  its  light- 
house, and  Meagher's  Rock,  also  with  its  lighthouse.  Soon  you  are  steaming  along  past  the  mouth  of  St.  Margaret's  Bay, 
one  of  the  most  beautiful  spots  along  the  shore,  anil  an  hour  or  two  later  you  pass  Mahone  Bay,  at  the  head  of  which  lies 
charming  Chester.  Mahone  Bay  with  three  hundred  and  sixty-five  islanils,  one  for  every  day  in  the  year,  anil  with  Mt. 
Aspotogon  frowning  over  U  at  the  east,  and  with  Oak  Island,  where  Capt.  Kidd,  the  wicked  pirate,  is  supposed  to  have 
buried  his  treasure,  is  an  extremely  in\iting  spot.     Oak  Island,  by  the  way,  has  been  more  dug  up  than  if  it  contained  a 

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lucre 


Fdr  a  hiindrod  years  jieopk-  Iia\c  h 


<lil)le  as  it   ina 


y  socni,  excavations  hav( 


'cen  at  il  with  pickaxe  and  slmvel,  tryin'^  t 


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ireastn-e  is  still  safe. 


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out  to  the  south  is  the  licauiit'ul  lancUockcil  !iarl)or,  witli  Point  Iiattory  to  tlie  left,  and  Point  Moreau  across  the  river,  and  the 
famous  '•  (Jvens  "  five  miles  away,  at  the  entrance  to  tiie  harbor.  To  tiie  riglit,  and  immediately  l)eneath  one's  feet,  ii,  aIcs  die 
little  cit),  with  its  new  and  most  imposing  court  house;  witii  the  old  I'inylish  Church,  built  in  lioston  in  1754.  and  with 
various  other  public  biiildini;s.  all  spea.king  of  thrift  and  prosperit\'.  Then  tun.ing  around  and  lookiun  back  of  the  city,  there 
is  a  view  entirely  different,  but  eiiually  engaging;  tor  Lunenburg,  like  Ijoston,  has  a  back  bay,  and  this  back  bay,  which  iiKike^ 
in  close  under  the  hill  on  which  the  t(jwn  is  situated,  is  one  of  the  most  confusing  conglomerations  of  land  and  water 
imaginable.  'I'he  outlines  of  the  coast  are  so  intricate  that  one  gi\es  uj)  tr)ing  to  decipher  them.  It  is  a  beautiful  place 
to  take  the  \'oung  student,  to  gi\e  him  an  object  lesson  in  geography,  for  nowhere  else  can  he  see  so  inan\'  capes  and 
peninsulas,  islands  antl  isthmuses,  gulfs  and  straits,  ami  \arious  other  ili\  isions  (jf  land  and  water,  all  in  miniature,  but  all 
perfect.  Looking  away  over  this  little  island-dotted  sheet  of  water,  one  can  see  .^L^hone  Hay  in  the  distance,  and  the 
little  town  of  Chester  fifteen  miles  away. 

liiit  one  should  not  ctJiitent  himself  with  standing  on  tlie  hilltoj)  at  Lunenburg,  lie  will  miss  a  great  treat  if  lu'  does 
not  devote  some  time  to  the  water.  There  is  very  fine  bathing  here,  where  one  can  get  cold  water  along  the  beach  beyond 
Battery  Point  ;  or,  by  step|)ing  over  the  hill  down  to  the  back  basin,  where  the  water  comes  in  over  the  shallows,  he  can 
find  bathing  with  a  cor.siderably  higher  temperature.  Ikit  the  boating  is  the  strong  attraction  at  Lunenburg.  Its  ha-bor  is 
broad  and  ani])le.  and  yet  it  is  so  entirely  shut  in.  from  the  winds  and  waves  of  the  .Atlantic  that  it  is  ])erfectly  safe  for 
rowboat  or  for  sailboat.  Nothing  could  be  |ilea,-anter  than  to  get  aboard  one  of  the  wift  Lunenburg  yachts  and  sail  over  to 
Moreau  Point,  or  "  Kaulbach  Head."  as  it  is  also  called,  and  then  to  tack  back  to  P>attery  Point,  where  the  lighthouse 
stands;  and  then  to  veer  away  to  the  mouth  of  the  harbor  and  see  the  "Ovens,"  a  most  interesting  spectacle,  not  to  be 
duplicated  elsewhere.     "The  ()\ens"    are  enormous  caverns,  some  of  them  one  hundred  and  fifty  feet  dee|)  and  twenty 


or  thirty  I'eet 


m 


liameter,  which  lia\e  been  worn   into  the  slate  cliffs  l)v  the  beating  of  the  ocean,  centurv  aft 


Here  at   "  the  Ovens"  t 


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Iter  century. 

enna^ed  in 


.vash,„g  ,1,0  ..„Kl  ,ta  co„u.s  fro,,,, he  crev.ces -,vhe„  .he  tide  i,  ,o,v,  an.l  ,h.,„sh  „„  „„e  is  at  „rese,„  erowi,,,-  „,„    .,  ,hi, 

"" ';■";  "  '*  "*''^'""-'  -"'"""a.ivo  .0  engage  ,1,..  e„„s,a„,  a„e„,i„„  „f  ,  ,„„„,,er  „f  ,,eL,le 

l.r,.l„e.a.er  ,he  „ex,  ,,laee  „f  i.ueres,.  ca„  be  reaehe.1  ft„„,  ,,„„e„,„„g  ,,,.  ,„,  x,„,  s,„,„,  c,„„,|  K„i|„,,v      „  al» 
s     ,rec,  e„,„„,,„„ea„„„  wi.h  „a,ifa.  ,.,  .he  s.ea„,er  ••  «ridge„a.er,"  which  „,ake,  ,„„  .H,»  a  weeL       -I,  , 

La  Have   River  is  i.icturos<iue   and   charming,  and    each  ' 

year  is  becoming  more  popular.     ISritlgcwater  is  (luito  a 

dilTerent  place  from  Lunenburg.     In  the  first  i)lace  it  is 

only  about  fifty  years  old,  and  it  is  not  conservative ;   it 

is   distinctly    aggressive.      Its    business   street   along   the 

river  bank   is   one  of  the  most   bustling   localities  to  be 

found  in  the  provn..e.     They  make  their  money  in  lum- 
ber  here,    instead    of    lish,    sending    out    nearly    twenty 

million  feet  every  year  of   spruce  and  pine.      There  is, 

however,  very  fine    fishing   in    this   vicinity,  as  a  Boston 

sportsman  founil,  who  got  up  one  morning  last  summer 

at  four  o'clock,  and,  taking  an   Indian  with   him.  started 

up  the   La   Have   River  for  an   ante-breakfast   fish.      He 

returned   at  nine  o'clock   carrying,  with  the  assistance  of 

his  guide,  six  salmon,  the  average   weight   of  which   was 

eighteen  p„„„.ls      This  .nays,,,..,,  like  a  n»,.v  ,.„„..  ,.„.  i,  „„„.  be  recollec.ed  .ha.  i.  was  a  H».„„  „,a„  ,ha.  did  i, 

1 1.     .  n„.      „  ,s  on,,-  proper  .0  add  -  ,he  „.,al  ea.ch  of  .ah„„„,  „„.  i.  .i,„p„.  ,ho„  „,„„  „„,  ,,.  ,„„,,     -l''^; 

,|..«.ne„  fro,,,  ,he  ..a.e,  ,tar,e,l  o„.  fro,,,  .hi,  ,„,.,„  ,„ r  ,.,<,g„,.,„  ,„„  ,,„,„,  J  "" 


A  FISh.-NG  PARTY  AT  THE  FORKS. 


Ot 


49 


days;  they 


hroiiglit   l>a(  k  Tivl'  hundivd.      This  shows  what  can  be  accomplislied  witli  a  discreet  use  of  the  rod  and  reel  in  tliis  vicinity. 
If  one  has  time  (and  if  he  hasn't,  he  should  take  it),  lie  sliould  drive  from   liridgewater  down  the  hank  of  'lie  beautiful 


'I'hi 


La  Have  to  the  mouth,  some  (ilteen  nules  away.  I  his  is 
one  of  the  jileasantest  drives, — or  sails,  if  you  jjrefer  the 
boat,  —  that  can  be  had  anywhere  in  the  province.  Near 
the  mouth  of  the  river  one  may  still  come  upon  traces  of 
the  old  French  settlement  of  La  Have,  which  had  a  brief 
existence  a  century  anil  a  half  ago. 

One  is  in  something  of  a  quandary  in  leaving 
Bridgewater,  as  to  which  way  he  hail  better  do  it ;  whether 
to  take  the  Nova  Scotia  Central  Railway  up  to  Middleton, 
or  to  continue  the  delightful  sail  along  the  South  Shore. 
If  one  is  in  great  haste  to  reach  Yarmouth,  the  (juii  ker 
way,  of  course,,  is  to  take  the  railway,  as  he  can  leave 
Bridgewater  comfortably  after  breaktast,  meet  the  "  Flying 
Bluenose "  at  Middleton,  and  get  to  Yarmouth  an  hour 
before  the  boat  sails.  This  two  hours'  ride  from  liridge- 
water to  Middleton  is  by  no  means  uninteresting.  It  is  through  a  rough  and  heavily  wooded  country,  the  chief  industry 
of  which  is  the  cutting  of  timber  and  the  sawing  of  logs  ;  but  there  are  many  beautiful  spots  along  the  railway,  and  one 
is  never  very  long  out  of  sight  of  river  or  lake.  At'ter  an  hour's  ride,  one  leaves  the  T,a  Have  River  and  its  tril)utaries,  and 
soon  finds  the  water  flowing  the  other  way  ;  and  shortly  after  he  descries  a  great  red  river  at  his  left,  and  he  knows  that 
he  is  back  in  the  region  of  the  big  tides,  for  the  red  river  is  the  Annapolis.      A  few  minutes   later  he   is  at    Middleton, 

5" 


THE   FORKS. 


tliis  vicinity, 
'lie  l>L';iutifiil 
•ay.  'I'liis  is 
>n  i)retL'r  the 
kincf.  Near 
)()ii  traces  of 
luul  a  brief 

y  in  leaving 
I  it ;  whether 
o  Middleton, 
South  Shore, 
tlie  (juicker 
e  can  leave 
the  "  {''lying 
uth  an  lioLir 
iom  Bridge- 
iiief  industry 
vay,  and  one 
butaries,  and 
;  knows  that 
t    Middleton, 


.^I'Jy) 


f> 


^^^^^\M. 


H 


and  after  the  briefest  possible  wait,  which  will  not  ,ive  him  time  to  visit  the  Wilmot  Spa^  unless  he  plans  to  stay  over  a 
t™:,the  -Bluenose"  comes  along,  and  he  is  on  his  way  back  to  peaceful  Paradise  and  ,,cautiful   Hnd.ctown.  to  anc.ent 

Annoiiolis  ami  delightful  Digby.  ,  .      .,    ,        .,     ^    ,,,  ^i„„,.      ri„.„. 

But  ttnless  one  is  ,„uch  drive,,  fo,  .i,„c,  on  leaving  l!,idge,va.er  he  will  re»,„e  h,s  .a,l  alo„g  the  ^c„,tl    M,.,k.       here 

is  Uvernool.  fa,no„s  for  f,*  a,ul  lobsters,  whiel,  he  sho„M  visit.  a„d  certainly  one  will  want  to  stop  n,  Shelb„r,,e.  a  spot  as 

Lantic  in  its  history  as  Orand  Pr.  itself;  for  it  was  S-,elbnr„e  to  which,  after  the  close  of  the  Antencan  ^evol--  »     n^' 

n„,„l,er  of  the  loyalists  and  .lisbande.l  English  soldiery  wen,,  intending  to  make  it  the  n.e.ropoUs  of  the  pro  , nee.     . hclbnrne, 

e  rapidity  of  its  growth,  .anticipated  by  tnore  th,an  a  centnry  ,he  boo,„  towns  that  have  been  startetl  on  onr  Anrencan 

rdial  reservations,  for    Shelbnnre    beg.an  with  a  popnlatton  of  .0,000.     H„t.  aUs.  it  was  a  ,nost  „nfort„n,ate  pop„lat,o„ 

l:    Ttoil  a„.l  hardship.     Within  a  year  or  two.  the  people  had  spent  their  nroney.  consntned  .all  the,r  prov,s,o„s.  an, 

an  actnally  to  feel  the  pangs  of  starva.,cn.     They  had  to  scatter,  son.e  going  bacW  .0  the  States,  and  -";''• -';=;>'-; 

Nova  Scotia.  an,l  the  brilliant  Sonth  Shore  caortal  becatn.  a  f.shing  village  of  font  or  five  h„nd,e,l  people.     It  ,s  s„ll  a  f.shtng 

town   though  now  numbering  nearly  two  thousand  peo]  ■  ,      1 1 

Another  place  at  which  the  voyager  will  be  repa.u  for  stopping  is  Harrington,  which  has  been  frequented  cons.deral  y 

by  vacationists  from  the  State.     Sailing  thence  around  the  bold  promontory  which  rounds  out  the  ragged  contour  ol  the 
coast,  you  pass  the  Tusket  Islands,  and  are  soon  steaming  up  toward,  the  harbor  of  Yarmouth. 


■"i 


I  stay  over  a 
.  to  ancient 

loie.  There 
ne,  a  spot  as 
ition.  a  large 
Shelburne, 
luv  Ainerican 
!  population, 
ovisions,  and 
itlier  parts  of 
still  a  fishing 

considerably 
antonr  of  the 


BACK    TO     BOSTON. 

F  one  returns  to  Yarmouth  by  the  South  Shore  ror.te,  he  l,as  several  hours  to  devote  to  renewing  his  acquaintance 
-^.        wlh  the  bnsy  little  city.     If  he  comes  hack  by  the  "  Flying  Hluenose,"  he  goes  immediately  from  the  comfortable 
c^ach  to  ins  stateroom  -  if  he  i,as  had  the  forethought  to  engage  one  ahead  -  on  the  swift  "  iioston  "  or  the 
,^j        sta.u.h    .'Yarmouth,"  as  the  case  ,nay  be.      .Soon  the  steamer    is    off.    threa.ling   her  way   carefully   down    the 
serpentme    ciiannel,    past     the    '•  J]ug    Jjght,"  V  '        ,; 

and  a  few  minutes  later  past  "Yarmouth   Li<,Wit "  with  its  '^       '^'        -      Jy  >  ■':^^^^" 

gaudy  stripes  of  red,  out  into  the  open  sea.  The  evening 
is  gone  all  too  soon  as  you  compare  notes  with  your 
returning  fellow  tourists,  eacii  one  feeling  sure  that  no 
one  else  has  had  (.\\\\{-i  such  a  gooil  time  as  he,  or  seen 
(juite  so  many  interesting  jjlaces. 

The  morning  sail  is  delightful.  You  walk  the  deck 
in  the  bracing  air  feeling  a  percej)tii)le  regret,  which 
even  the  rich  vigor  of  a  New  fMigland  patriotism  cannot 
dispel,  tliat  you  are  going   back  again  to  crowded  streets, 


stuffy  offices,  and  the  old  accustomed 


j;rin(l.     Soon    you 


see  the  fisiiermen  circling  the  schooners  in  their  little 
dories,  and  gathering  in  the  cod  from  llieir  trawhs. 
Presently  land  appears  —  ('ajjc  Ann,  away  to  the  star- 
board, and  a  little  later  you  descry  Cape  C(k1  far  to  the 


S3 


t  ^>W 


STEAMER   YARMOUTH 


% 


'j'i 


.'I  i 


» 


i 

i. 


i  "■  «■ 


V 


sontliward.       It   is  not   long   then  Ijefore  the  swift   steamer  turns  her  sharp  prow  landward,  and  you  sec  the  old  familiar 
lighthouse  that  stands  like  a  tireless  sentinel  at  the  entrance  of  Boston  harbor.     You  are  soon  in  the  channel,  steaming 

between  Hull  and    the   rocky  reefs    to  the    northward, 


past  green  old  Warren,  looking  so  serene  and  peaceful 
notwithstanding  its  big-mouthed  guns.  Then  you  see 
flashing  in  the  morning  sun  the  gilded  dome,  and  you 
unconsciously  straighten  a  little  when  you  point  it  out 
to  those  unfortunates  whose  lives  have  been  such  an 
utter  l)iank  tliat  they  are  now  approaching  Boston  for 
the  first  time. 

A  half  hour  later   you   liave  walked    down    the 

gang  plank,  had    yoiu-  bag   decorated    witii    tiie   chalk 

hieroglyphics  of  the  customs  man,  and  are  making  for 

Atlantic  Avenue  or  Hanover  Street  to  board  a  (ar.     The 

first  thing  you   do  on  planting  your  feet  on  American 

soil  once  more  is  to  vow  a  great   vow,  that  with   the 

coming  of  another  vacation  you  will  strike  immediately 

STEAMER  BOSTON,  f^j.   j^q^^   Scotia,  taking    with    you  a  whole    colony  of 

your  friends      The  second  thing  you  do  is  to  discover  that   you  iiave  gained  a  whole  hour,  and  that  to  be  on  the  same 

fooling  'Mth  your  Boston  friends,  you  must  set  your  wali  h  l)ack  a  full  sixty  minutes.     This  makes  your  first  day  at  home 

twenty-five  hours  long,  but  you  will  need  them  all  telling  everybody  you  meet  about  the  trip. 

An  hour,  liowever,  is   not    tiie    only    thing  you  have  gained  ;   it  is,  in  fact,  a  most  inconsiderable  trifle.     You  have 


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M  familiar 
:1,  steaming 

northward, 
id  peaceful 
;n  you  see 
le,  and  you 
)oint  it  out 
;n   such  an 

Boston  for 

down  the 
the  chalk 
making  for 
1  car.  The 
1  American 
It  with  the 
mmediately 
:  colony  of 
n  the  same 
ay  at  home 

You  have 


gamed  a  nch  brown  on  your  face;    a  new  f.rmness    in  your  muscles;   stauncher,  more  vigorous  health  ;    an   entire    relief 
ro.n   the   old  routine,  which  will   give   you   new  zest    for  work.     You  have  gained  tiew  experience,  seen  new  sights,  and 
broadened   your    horizon;    and   the  land  of   Evangeline  has  gained  a  new  friend  who  will    from  that   time  on,  in  season 
and  out  of  season,  continually  sing  its  praises. 


■^  f 


.,-«© 


SS 


I 


The  Game  Laws  for  the  Province  of  Nova  Scotia. 


«i. 


MooSK  AND  Carihou.  —  Close  season  for  moose  and  caribou  is  from  1st  February  to  I4tii  September,  botli  inclusive  —  that  is  to  say,  they 
may  be  hunted  upon  and  after  [5th  September  till  and  upon  the  31st  day  of  January.  No  person  shall  have  any  green  meat  in  his  possession,  or 
offer  it  for  sale,  except  in  months  aforesaid,  and  the  first  five  days  in  February;  no  matter  whether  killed  in  Nova  Scotia  or  not.  Possession  of 
green  meat  in  close  season  is  presumptive  evidence  of  its  having  been  killed  in  close  season  by  the  person  in  possession  of  it.  Any  person 
killing  moose  or  caribou  shall  carry  the  meat  out  of  the  woods  within  10  days,  but  not  later  in  any  case  than  the  5th  February.  I'enalty  for  breach 
of  foregoing,  not  less  than  S50  nor  more  than  $100  for  each  offence.  No  person  shall  kill  in  one  season  more  than  two  moose  and  five  caribou 
under  the  same  penalty. 

Snarks.  —  No  person  shall  set  or  attempt  to  set  any  snare  or  trap  for  moose  or  caribou;  and  any  person  finding  a  snare  or  trap  may 
destroy  it.  Penalty  not  less  than  $':,o  nor  more  than  )58o  for  each  offence.  The  possession  of  a  snare  or  trap  is  presumptive  evidence  that  the 
party  intends  to  set  it. 

IIuN'l'ING  WITH  Docs.  —  To  hunt,  chase,  or  pursue  moose  or  cariliou  with  dogs  renders  the  party  liable  to  a  penalty  of  $25  in  addition  to 
anv  other  penalties  for  hunting  in  close  season,  etc.     Any  person  may  kill  a  dog  found  hunting  or  about  to  hunt  nuiose  or  caribou. 

Beaver. —  No  person  shall  hunt  for  or  kill  beaver  except  in  November,  December,  January,  February,  and  March.  Penalty,  not  less  than 
$10  nor  more  than  $15. 

Harp;,  RAiiiur. —  No  person  shall  hunt  or  kill,  or  have  in  possession,  hares  or  rabbits  between  first  of  March  and  October.  No  snares 
shall  be  set  during  that  period.  .Ml  snares  set  shall  be  taken  up.  No  hedge  of  greater  length  than  50  feet  shall  be  erected  in  connection  with  or 
between  any  snare  or  snares.  \  space  of  100  feet  must  be  left  between  one  hedge  and  another.  Any  such  illegally  set  may  be  destroyed. 
Penalty,  five  dollars  for  each  offence.     Possession  after  5th  March  is  |)resumptive  evidence  that  the  same  was  illegally  taken. 

Ottkr,  Mink  and  FtiRKKD  Animals. —Clo.se  season  between  ist  May  and  ist  November.  Close  season  for  all  other  fur  aninuils  from 
1st  April  to  ist  November.  Animals  excepted  :  the  bear,  wolf,  loupcervier,  wild  cat,  skunk,  racoon,  woodchuck,  muscpiash,  and  fox.  Penalty,  five 
dollars  for  each  offence. 

Birds.    Woodcock,  snipe,  teal.  —  Close  season  from  March  ist  to  August  20th.  \o  person  shall  kill  any  woodcock  before  sunrise  or  after  sunset. 

Partridge,  drouse  — Close  season  from  January  ist  to  September  15th.     Unlawful  to  sell,  buy,  or  have  in  iiossession  during  such  time. 

Duck.  —  Unlawful  to  kill  or  have  in  possession  anv  blue-winged  ducks  during  the  months  of  April,  May,  June,  and  July. 

The  possession  of  anv  of  the  above-mentioned  birds  in  close  season  is  presumptive  evidence  of  unlawful  killing  l)v  the  person  in  possession 
of  it.  Penalty  for  killing  any  of  the  above-mentioned  birds,  not  less  than  $s  "o''  more  than  Sio  for  each  offence,  in  aikliiion  to  5i  for  each  of 
such  birds  killed,  taken,  or  had  in  possession  in  close  season. 

Pheasants.  —  Unlawful  to  take,  kill,  or  have  in  possession  any  pheasant  at  anv  time  of  vear.     Penaltv,  $2. 

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to  say,  they 
ossession,  or 
Possession  of 

Any  person 
ty  for  l-reacli 

five  caribou 

or  trap  may 
ince  that  the 

1  ncklilion  to 

not  less  tlian 

.  No  snares 
ction  with  or 
)t  destroyed. 

animals  from 
Penalty,  five 

rafter  siuiset. 
ich  time. 

in  possession 
»i  for  each  of 


having  o,S  :iSS:Ti:::;:::  ':1:^^  Z:a!:^:^r  '•  "n  ^'^"  ';■  "^  '-"  ^-^  -^  '^^  abov^nentioned  ..mals  or  birds  without 
when  required  by  any  justice  of  the  peace,  game  commissioner,  or  officer  oJ  Sme  Societ'/-  '    "'""  °'  *''  ""'■"  ""^'  "^"""'^'-'  "^'^  ^^- 

forfeiJd'"pell:t',:;;;:;j';;!r'"'ui3;o'"°"'; "  rf °"  '■'",  't  ^^^^^  ''^"'^-  ^"^  '"'^^  ^-^^p'-' '-  >-  -i-««=d  sha.i  be 

irc.uun, -,5ror  each  Hide.     Unlawful  to  export  partridge  or  woodcock.     Penalty,  ?2o. 
Au.ustTcn,      y"-~  ^''"■^'-'  "'^""'  f™'"  ^"S"*'  '5"'  t"  March  ist,  except  that  salmon  ,„ay  be  fished  for  with  the  flv  alone  from  Februarv  .st  to 

between  ts    ,  ct'ober      d         Apri        U.'^hw  ul  to^fi  T  rTTl  '"'  '"T""'  """"'  .-/-W  >-/i«./.»,  lake  trout,  or  land-locked  salnK,„. 
foregou,gprovisions.;ofo,  each  off.!;,:'  ""'    ^^' "^'  °""''  """"  ''"'  ^"«""«  ^^•'"'  '^""'^  ^"''  "-•     I'enalty  for  breach  of 

Explosives. -The  use  of  explosives  to  kill  any  kind  of  fish  is  prohibited  under  a  penalty  of  ?2o 

Shan  ^::i:i^Zn:^i^::: Z!^':::^^  :r^:"'^''  t'V''\  ^  "^  "^^ ''  "^'"'  ^''^  ^  ^"  '--^^  ^^  ^^-^'-'^  '-■''  --'^  --• '-- «-« 

each  w  "k      Pen    tv   i'o    "I^  .  >  '     '"''  ^-P^''-'^^"-''  ^'-"  ^''^  f™"  --^^t  on  Friday  evening  to  sunrise  on  Mo  day  ntorning  in 


SPORTSiVIEN'«    OUNS,     ROUS      ETC 


Ottaw.v,  July  4tk,  iSgi. 


m\  other 
portation  of 


(Signed),    J.  JOIINSOX,  Commissioiiei  oj  CiuUmn. 


th.  rece,,.t  ,s=utached  to  the  .^.:,  .,u>n  and  forward.!  td  Ottawa  b3'r'c::f£;or^bl;^^\;.:lnthc!'e;,I:7:^r^;^[^"^'^"'  '"  '"^  ^■"■•"'  ^'^'-- 

IIALIIA.X,   June  I7tll,   /(S(J?,  ,,..  J,  ,,,       .         . 

■^  (^signed),     W.  D.  HARRINGTON.  CoHector  of  Customs. 

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Nova   Scotia    Hotki^s. 

The  following  is  a  list  of  the  principal  Hotels  and  Hoarding  Houses  of  the  Province.  Outside  of  Halifax  (whose  two  leading  hotels,  the 
Queen  and  Halifax,  can  comfortably  house  250  and  350  guests,  respectively),  they  will  accommodate  from  15  to  75,  or  35  or  40,  on  an  average. 
Rates  will  range  from  $4  to  f.9  pe.'  week,  but  will  average  $5  to  Sfi.  It  will  always  he  well  to  communicate  with  the  Projirietors  in  advance,  as  to 
terms  and  accommodation. 


TOWN. 


Annapolis 

Ayleskori) 
Baddeck 

liEDl'ORIl 
liERWICK 


BRinc.ETOWN 
It 

Bridc.ewater 

Canninc  .    . 
Dicnv  .    .    . 


(Irani)  Narrow 
Hai.hax  . 


r'S 


HOTEL. 

Clifton  House 

(^ueen      .     . 

A  ylesf ord    .     . 

Hras  d'Or  House 

Telegraph   .     . 

Helleviie      .     . 

Central  House 

Herwick  Hotel 
i  Grand  Central 
I   Kevere   .     .     . 

Fairview      .     . 

Waverley    .     . 

Royal  Hotel    . 

Short's  Hotel  . 
I   Waverley  House 
!   rie  Balinhard's 

Acacia  Valley . 

Grand  Narrows 

Halifax  .  .  . 
.  '  hieen's  .     .     . 


PROPRIETOR. 


TOWN. 


fohn  1).  Cameron. 
C.  A.  Perkins. 
.M.  N.  Graves. 
Frank  Anderson. 
J.  Dunlap. 
William  Wilson. 
Mrs.  N'aughn. 
Geo.  Kirkpatrick. 
K.  J.  Langley. 
Mrs.  Russell. 
Fred.  Clark. 
A.  H.  Baxter, 
f.  Daley. 
Mrs.  Short. 
Miss  Woodman. 
J.  A  C.  Delialinhavd, 
Capt.  Kavmond. 
V|cHougall&  McNeil 
llesslein  &  Son. 
V.  H.  Sheraton. 


Halifa.x 
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Hantspori' 


KiNC.STON     .  . 

Kentvii.le.  . 
[.awrencetown 

MlDULETON  . 

Picrou    .    .  . 

Truro    .    .  . 

TUSKET    .      .  . 

Weymouth 


Windsor     . 

Woleville 
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Yarmouth 


HOTEL. 

Waverly      .     . 
Albion    .    .     . 
.American    .     . 
Hanisport  .     . 
Kingston     .     . 
Hotel  Aberdeen 
Elm  House 
American    .     . 
Revere    .     .     . 
Learment    .     . 
.American  House 
Weymouth  House 
.American  House 
Hotel  Dufferin 
American    .     . 
Kent  Lodge     . 
Grand  Hotel    . 
(^ueen     .     . 
Lome  .... 


PROPRIETOR. 

Miss  Romans. 
Grant  lirus. 
E.  \V.  Dalton. 
Jas.  Wall. 

C.  Neily. 

I).  McLeod  &  Son. 
.\  Oswell. 

D.  Feindel. 
C.  L.  Rood. 

A.  H.  Learment. 
W.  H.  Gilman. 
R.  L.  Black. 
.Mr.  Goodwin. 
.Scluiltz  iV  Jordan. 
L.  Duncanson. 
Mrs.  Moore. 
Grand  Hotel  Co. 

E.  M.  Nichols. 
J.  H.  Hurlbert. 


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A.    B.   Sheraton,    Manager. 


IF  anything  can  make  a  visit  to  Halifax  a  source  of  pleasure, 
it  is  a  good  hotel.  With  this  in  mind  we  takt;  much 
pleasure  in  calling  the  attention  of  Travellers  and  Tourists  to 
this  fine  hostelry,  containing  130  rooms,  fitted  with  all  modern 
improvements.  Special  mention  should  be  made  of  the  luxuri- 
ous furnishings  of  the  ladies'  parlor,  the  large  and  comfortable 
chambers,  and  the  excellent  cuisine.  One  visit  will  satisfy 
any  one  of  the  superiority  of  the  Hotel.  The  Queen  is  one  of 
the  largest  hotels  in  the  Lower  Provinces,  and  under  the  able 
management  of  Mr.  Sheraton,  is  rapidly  leaving  other  Canadian 
hotels  in  the  background.  It  is  the  only  hotel  in  the  city  of 
modern  construction  and  management,  and  its  reputation  has 
been  well  earned.  A  good  time  is  guaranteed  in  advance  to 
those  who  stop  at  The  Queen.  Visitors  from  the  "  States  " 
will  find  that  the  accommodations  and  service  at  The  Queen 
are  equal  to  the  best  houses  in  the  land. 


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Tourists  .ind  travellers,  without  exception,  speak  in  warm  terms  of  their  treatment  at 
Mr.  A.  B.  Sheraton's  Queen  Hotel,  Halifax.  The  house  is  most  elegantly  fitted  up.  the 
tahle  and  service  is  first  class,  and  Mr.  Sheraton  and  his  genial  assistants  do  their  best  to 
make  the  guests  of  The  "Queen"  comfortable,  and  admirably  succeed.  The  "Queen"  is 
doing  a  splendid  business.  — Maritime  Farmer, 

The  Q[;ebn  Hotel,  Halifax,  N.S,— Visitors  to  Halifax  will  find  The  Queen  HoTEt, 
the  best  house  in  the  city,  being  fitted  throughout  with  all  modern  improvements,  and  furn- 
ished with  new  and  handsome  furniture.  The  cuisine  is  the  best  of  any  hotel  in  the  Mari- 
time Provinces.  —  Baltimore  American. 

A  Credit  to  Halif.^x.— The  Queen  is  a  hotel  which  for  elegance  of  appointments, 
thoroughness  of  attendance,  and  completeness  of  cuisine,  cannot  be  surpassed  in  the  Mari 
time  Provinces,  and  probably  by  very  few  houses  in  Canada.—  Evening  Mail. 


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LEOPOLD  MORSE  &  CO. 

Cor.  Washington  and  Brattle  Streets, 

BOSTON. 


American  House, 


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HANOVER    STREET,    NEAR 
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BOUS'     3nil     DIlilflrBn'S     CIOtllillQ     ^/>e   Searest  of  the  Large  Hotels   to   the  Yarmouth 


and  Halifax  Steamers. 


A   SPECIALTY. 


European  Plan. 


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Yarmouth 


HENRY  GAZE  «&  SONS,  Ltd 


ESTABLISHED   1844. 


Originators  and  First  Conductors  of  Oriental  Tours, 


Tourist  and  Excursion   Directors. 

Hotel  and   Travelling    Contractors. 


Issue  Tourist  Tickets  for  Individual  Travellers  to  all  parts  of 

AMERICA.  EUROPE.  AND  AROUND  THE  WORLD. 


Escorted  Parties  to 

EUROPE,  THE  ORIENT,  AND  AROUND  THE  WORLD 

At  Frequent  Intervals, 
Special  facilities  for  Tours  on 

THE  NILE  AND  IN  THE  HOLY  LAND. 


Small    Nile   Steamerss   for    I  ^rivate   and    Family    l*ai-tie«;   alst)    D.'ili.'iberiliss. 


SOLE   PASSENGER  AGENTS 
FOR  THE 


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Passage  Tickets  by  All  Lines  of  Ocean  Steamships. 

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113  Broadway,  NEW  YORK. 
201  Washington  St.,  BOSTON. 


CHIEK    OFFICKS: 

204  South  Clark  St.,  CHICAGO. 
135  South  Fifth  St..  PHILADELPHIA. 


142  Strand,  LONDON. 
2  Rue  Scribe,  PARIS. 


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Pier  11,  North  River,  New  York,  Tuesdays, 
Thursdays,  and  Saturdays. 

ri.c  steamships  "f  >his  li.,e  .ire  built  of  iron,  with  w.-„er-  ight  con,p.-.rt,ne„ts,  and  for  greu 
>peed,  i.isuring  perfect  safely  and  qui  ;k  despatch.  ^ 

Loyiiest  Ratei.     Mo  Delays.     Ho  Re-Hardling  of  Merchandise. 

The  locations  of  our  docks  in  New  York  and  lios.on  are  most  convenient,  and  our  facilities 
for  handhny  and  dehvcring  '".eight  are  unequalled. 

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lor  thr.iugh  rates  and  full  infornialiou  apply  to 

H.  IVI.  WHITNEY,  Agent,  or  H.  F.  DIMOCK,  Agent, 

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routes   in   the  world, 
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Ern  lacific  Railroad,  with  a  week  in  the 


The  Yellowstone  Park  and  California, 


Short  Tours  to  I.eadiiijr  E..3tern  Resorts 

K£,&  -  s:zy-"-&, -«& -;rta's,S  lis: 

Our  Annual  Wintc  ■  Trijfs  tc  California  and 
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operated  by  New  York  and  New  England  Haiiroad. 


TKAVIXC.    Pier  .10.  \orth    River,   S-SO  p.m.  anv  week-dav,  either  by  the    new  flyer  "  Ci'y  of  1  owell,"    the    "  C-rcyhuuiul  of  Long   Isl.uul  Sound,     o. 

11  the  lopular  and  reliable  •'Cilvof  Worcester,"  the  traveler  enjovs  a  delighlftd  evening's  sail  on  the  Sound,  with  opportunity  for  a  sumptuous 
dinner  (a  la  carte  or  table  d'hote)  followed  bv  orchestral  conceri  'n-  one  of  the  fine  orchestras  carried  by  lids  line.  After  a  good  nights  sleep,  the 
Norwich  Line  being  the  Inside  Route,  connection  is  made  at  New  London  with  Vestibuled  Steamboat  K.xpress  Irani  due  boston 
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:;q;  Broadwav. 


QEQ.    r.    RANPOJtPH,    Qeneral    Traffic   Manager. 


"W.    B.    BABQOCK,    General   Passenger   Agen*. 


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Trave/i'ftg." 

That  is  what  is  meant  when  your  attention  i.;  called  to  the  "ArR  I.in'k  I.i.mitei. 
Train"  between 

NEW  YORK  AND   BOSTON. 

I'ui.i.MAN  VEsniiiii.Ei)  from  end  to  end,  royally  e(|uip'.  :1  with  liuiKKr  Smokers, 
liivnious    I'AKi.oR  Cars  and  Ivandsomc  Coachks,  with     -'il  appointed  Dining  Car  ' 
between  Wii.i.i.M antk  and  I'.oston,  it  insures  to  the  tiav      r  a  Genuine  I'le.isure  Trip.  ! 

'i'his  super!)  train  le.tves  either  eity  at  j 

3.00  P.M.,  EVERY  DAY  IN  THE  YEAR,  | 

Grard  Central  Station,  New  York,  and  New  York  and  New  England  btation,  Boston.    < 

Ai.i,  Ticket  Agents  are  glad  to  sell  tickets  via  this  line,  and  intending  patrons' 
shoul''  insist  on  receiving  tickets  reading  by  the  way  of  the  j 


'If  M  aM  New  EmlaM  ami  Williiiiaiitic. 


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"fountains,  Lakes,  and  Seashore" 

...      IS  THE   TITLE   OK   AN   ATTRACTIVE      .      .      . 

SlIMMIiK     KXCIJRSIOX     1  JOOK 

TO  UK  issria)  i-o.\  season  ok 

'    '    '    i»o^    =    =    = 

BY   THE    NEW   YORK    AND    NEW    ENGLAND    RAILROAD, 
conti.:..ing  over  TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY  SUMMER  TOURS,  embracing 


A  ri.ANIIC  CI  rV,  N.J. 
IIAR  HAUliOR,  .Me. 
lU.OCK  ISLAND,  K.I. 
CAPE  MAY,  N.J. 
CHAUTAUQIA  I.AKK.N.Y. 
,    CHATHAM,  M.-.SS. 

CATSKII.I.  .MOUNTAINS,  N.V, 
CI)rTAi;K  CITY,  M.rss. 
HOT  SPRINdS,  N.C. 
LAKE  MOHONk,  N.Y. 
LONG  nUANCH,  N.J. 
LAKE  SUNAPEE,  N.U. 


NAKK.ACANSETT  IMEK,  K.I. 
NAN  ITCKET,  M.iss. 
NEWPORT,  R.L 
NEWPORT,  Vt. 
NL\(;.\RA  FALLS,  N.Y. 
01.1)  POINT  COMI'ORI',  Ya. 

POLANI)  SPRINGS,  Me. 
RANC.ELEY  LAKES,  Me. 
SARATOGA,  N.Y. 
WASHINGTON,  D.C. 
WATC  H   HILL,  K.I. 
WOLEEHORO,  N.H. 


WHIIE  MOUNIAINS,  N  H.         PEAUI 1  IT' I.  NOYA   SCOTIA  AND 
MANY    OTHER    FAMOUS    RESORTS. 

Willi  coniprehensive  list  of  over  one  hundred  Summer  Hotels  and 
Country  Boarding  Places  iii  the  St.-iles  of  Massachusetts,  Rhode  Island, 
Connecti'  lit,  nml  New  York,  at  priics  r.-ingiiit;  from  (our  dollars  per  week 
upwaids. 

Seiul  two-rent  ^'imp  for  copy  to 

W.  R.  BABCOCK, 

Gen'l  Pass'r  Agent,  N,  Y,  &  N.  E.  R  R. 
180    SUMMER    ST.,    BOSTON,    IVlASS. 


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M.  F.  Whiton  &  Co.  •:. 

Agents  for 

Hingham  Cordage  Company, 
Lawrence  Mills  Cotton  Dnck, 
Roehling   Wire  Rope. 

Dealers  in 

CHAINS,  ANCHORS,  OAKUM,  BUNTING.  Etc, 

General  Agents  for  the 

RUSSELL    FRICTIONLESS    PUMP. 

.,   „  ,„  33    COMMERCIAL  STREET,    BOSTON. 

M.  F.  Whiton. '  a.  M.  J.^MKsoN. 

n  ARON  "RTGAYli  C0~ 

f\  ■  •  Slateers  i\i  Accoiiit  Bool  Maiiifactiirers.  •  ■ 


First-Class  Account  Books 

IN  i,ari;k  variktv  ok 

RULINC.S    AMI     I  'vniiMcs. 


-     -     -    riade  to  Order,      cycling  to  si'ze 


A  Good  Fountain  Pen 

is  a  gie.1t  convenience  for  tourists 
and  others,  and  we  have  reliable 
makes  which  we  can  recommend. 
The  "  Idkai.,"  the  "Swan,"  and 
tb.e  "  Dashawav." 

Trices  $2.50    ar.d    upwards,   ac- 


122   STATE   STREET,    BOSTON. 


-Established    1882.- 


CHAS.  A.  BALDWIN  k  CO. 


-X^      -X^     *(fi~->— 


Packers 

and 

Wholesale 

Dealers  in 


PROVISIONS, 
Mei,  Driei,  Mlei  anJ  Fresl  Meats. 


N.   E.  Agents  for  Libby,   McNeill  &   Libby, ) 


CHICAGO. 


Agents  for  Swift  and  Company     -     -     -     j 

Nos.  66,  68,  70  and  72  South  Market  Street, 


(HAS.   K.   IIAI.DWIN. 


:bostoiv. 


I'KTKIt   w.    lloliKFtT! 


ESTABLISHED    1840 


The... 


Cambridg'e 
Laundry, 

Soden  Street, 

Cambridgeport. 

Tiie  largest  and  best 
equipped  Laundry 
in  New  England. 


ORESS  SHIRTS  A  SPECIALTY. 
FREE  COLLECTION  AND  DELIVERY. 

Drpartiunus. 

FAMILY.  AGENTS. 

Curtains.  liosom  Shirts. 

Holland  Shades.  Collars  and  C\ifts. 

Fancies.  Men's  (ioods. 


MANC.I.F. 

Hotel. 

Restaurant. 

Ship. 


ORDER. 

Store  Work. 
^iiprial  (Jrder  '*  o\\ 
E.\tra  Price  l.ist. 


Washin!;  for  iSteaiiiers  and  Vaclits  a  S|iepialtj. 
'rcifiiiiiMif  :>iH.ti. 


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Ill  Shirts. 
IS  and  Cufts. 
s  (ioods. 

IRDER. 

;  Work, 
a  Price  List. 

Ills  a  S|iepialt)'. 


COOK'S 


7HOMAS  COOK  ..  SO>,  o.rcr  „ne,„.a„eU  faciluies  ,0 
'ravellers  .0  an.l  i„  all  pans  o;  the  world.  The  firm  has 
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Europe,  hgypt,  Palestine.  India,  Ceylon,  Bnrmah,  Australia 
and  New  Zeal.and,  at  which  their  clients  can  obtain  reliable 
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H  EADQUARTERS  FOR 

F'NE    piSHING    JACKLE, 

HAVANA    SUGARS,    £10. 

sportsmen  ran  he  fully  eciuippcd  here  more  cheaply  than 
in  the  States,  with  equally  as  good  gear  for  our  streams. 

A//  information  as  to  guides,  etc.,  cheerfully  given. 

Telephone, Opposite  Post  Office. 

ELECTRIC    CARS    PASS    OUR    DOOR. 


One  Qent 


WILL  BUY  A  Postal  Card  on  which  write 
L.  B.  Wyman, 

Yarmouth,  N.S. 

Dear  Sir  :  — 

Please  have  the  following  goods  put  up  for  me  on  the 
arrival  of  steamer  v  Yarmouth,"  so  I  can  save  detention  at 
the  Custom  House. 

I  am  off  on  a  four  weeks'  cruise,  and  I  hear  your 
Grocery  Store  is  Headquarters  for  Sportsman's  Goods, 
such  as 

Hams,  Bacon,  Sausages,  Crackers, 

Cheese,  Butter,  Condensed  Milk,  Jams, 

Jellies,  Sauces,  Coffee,  Tea,  Cocoa,  Soups, 

Dev.    Ham,    Chip     Beef,    Baked     Beans, 

and  an  endless  variety  of  luxuries  for  Camping  Out. 

Any  information  in  the  Sporting  line  will  be  freely 
given  at  the  Store  of 

L.  B.  WYMAN, 

Corner  Brown  and  Main  Sts., 

YARMOUTH,  N.S. 


IITE 
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TH,    N.S. 

me  on  the 

<;tcntion  at 

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One  lliiiidred  Kooiiis  -  -  Auierlcaii  Plan  -  -  Moderate  Rates  -  -  Special  Prices  by  tlic  Weei(  oi'  Season, 


T"mo '^1^^,^'^  "o'*^  "  '"^^^'  ^'"'^'^  »'«^  freestone  hotel  of  the  first 
Ihe  House  was  built  and  furnished  with  especial  reference  to 
I  ri.f'r'^^^lf  .""den,  tourist  and  business  travel^  and  w  11  be  oun 
II     ?,'  ',  "'  ''""^'  comfort,  elegance,  and  convenience      It  is 
eated  by  the  hot-water  system  and  open  grates,  and  ligh  e-d  bv  the 
.   ca.Klescent  electric  light.     There  are  a  number  of  vefy  pleasant  v 
ngh.t' would'  •■"""\^';^ith  p  \.ate  parlor,  hall,  and  b.^thcon   e""^ 
.rni       '.•,,'  """■''    uxunoas  accommodation  to  small   family 
I-arties.     1  he  House  is  situated  on  Main  Street,  opposite  the  I'aVk 
d  commands  from  tlie  windows  and  roof  an  unsi?rpassed  view  of 
the  town,  the  harbor,  the  Mihon  lakes,  and  the  Hay  of  h-undy 
-     -     ICLHCTKIC   CARS   PASS  THE   DOOK.     -     - 
The  Company  had  the  good  fortune  to  secure  for  the  opening  and 
".anagement  of  the  "C.rani."  the  services  of  Mr.  Charle.s  T  WUs^ 
who  was  for  many  years  manager  of  the  Treniont  House,  Hostoi  ' 
md  more  recently  of  the  Lookout  Inn,  I.ookout  Mountain,  Tei 
11  e  liroadway  Central,  New  York,  and  of  the  C.len  House   W     te 
Mountains      (The  C,  en  was  burned  in  KSy,,,  but  it  will  be  reine in 
lHiedI)y  those  who  have  been  Us  guests  while  Mr.  Wilson  was  in 
cliarge,  as  the  best  hotel  in  the  White  .Mountains  region  ) 

Ihe  'Grand,"  during  the  few  months  of  its  existence  has 
earned  for  itself  an  amount  of  praise  and  flattering  eulogy  tliat  is 
not  only  unusual,  but  quite  extraordinary.  The  House  is  classed  bv 
Us  guests  as  one  of  the  three  best  in  Canada.  Among  the  guests 
iiUeitained  Last  summer  were  His  Kxcellency  I.ord  Aberdeen  (Gov- 
ernoi  General  of  Canada)  with  Lady  Aberdeen  and  suite,  and  His 
'.vce  kncy  vo  unteend  the  most  coinpHinentary  remarks  icga.UiiiK 
Uie  House  and  Us  management.  Circulars  containing  full  inform 


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BAGOAGK  transferred  to  all  parts  of    the  city  at  reason- 
able rates.     Teams  always  in  waiting  on  arrival  of  the 
Yarmouth    Steamers.     Patrons   of    the    \'armouth    Line 
arriving;  at  any  of  the   Boston  Depots  can  have  their  baggage 

Promptly    Transferred , 

tiicrcby  avoiding  tiresome  delays,  if  they  will  retain  their 
checks  until  they  arrive  at  the  Yarmouth  Line  OlTice  and 
hand  them  to  us. 

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YOU  GAIN  IN  TIME,  COMFORT,  HEALTH,  AND  POCKET 

DOMINION   AMNIIC    RAILWRY 

«'LA^I!«D   OF    EVAI«©EI,JIKE "   ROUTE 


THE    MAIL 

ROUTE 

TO  AND  FROM 


VIA  YARMOUTH  AND  DIGBY.   N.S, 

TO   "^OURIST,  HEALTH    SEEKER,  BUSINESS    MAN  AND   TRADER 
THE  QUICKEST,  CHEAPEST,  AND  BEST  MEANS  OF  TRANSPORT 


SLEEPING  ACCOMMODATION  PERFECT 

Who  would  be  cribbed,  cabined  and  confined  in  tlie  berth  of  a  sleeping- 
car,  when  you  can  secure  a  delightful  and  refreshing  night's  rest  in  the 
elegant  staterooms  of  the  magnificent  Express  Steamships 

"BOSTON"  AND  "YARMOUTH" 

of  the  YARMOUTH  S.  S.  CO.,  which  have  been  specially  constructed 
for  the  "  Land  of  Evangeline  "  Route  with  all  modern  improvements,  includ- 
ing the  electric  light,  and  are  the  Finest,  Fastest,  Safest  and  Most  Luxurious 
for  passengers  traveling  to  and  from  NOVA  SCOTIA,  UPPER 
CANADA  and  BOSTON.     At  Yarmouth  the  Express  Trains  of  the 

DOMINION  ATLANTIC  RAILWAY 

run  alongside  the  Steamers. 

THE  SPLENDID  PULLMAN  BUFFET  CARS 

and  SALOON  PASSENGER  CARS 

and  general  ec|uipment  of  thes;  trains  are  second  to  none  on  the  American 
Continent.  To  travel  through  the  Land  of  Evangeline  is  an  experience  to  be 
again  and  again  renewed. 

If  this  fixes  you  make  a  point  of  calling  at  the  BOSTON,  HALIFAX 
and  ST,  JOHN  OFFICES  of  the  DOMINION  ATLANTIC  RAILWAY, 
where  all  niormation  as  to  I\issenger  and  Freight  Rates,  detailed  Time 
Tables  and  descriptive  literature  of  the  "Land  of  Evangeline"  Route  will 
be  supplied.  Don't  be  afraid  to  say  what  you  want.  The  more  questions 
you  ask,  the  better  we  are  pleased. 

W.   R-  CAMPBELL,  General  Manager  and  Secretary 

K.  SUTHERLAND,  Superintendent 

P.  GIFKINS,  General   Passenger  Agent 

J,  CARROLL,  General  Freight  Agent 

KENTVILLE,  N.S. 


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the  American 
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,  HALIFAX 
!  RAILWAY, 

detailed  Time 
e"  Route  will 
lore  questions 


"  LAND  OF  EVANGELINE  " 

K-OTJTEl 


DfljIMIi  gnjmC  5I1ILWIIY 


Prof.  CHARLES  G.  D.  ROBERTS 

POET,  HISTORIAN,  AND  OTITIC 


WKi'iiNo    OK    THa    DOMINION    ATLANTIC    KAILWAV    savs: 


^^^T^HE  very  heart  of 
I        LINIC'S  LAND,' 
X       Here  combine  the 


NOVA  scon  A,  the  spot  which  holds  the  quintessence  of  her  charm,  is  '  EVANGK- 
the  region  lying  about  Grand  Pkk,  and  immortalized  by  the  genius  of  Longfellow 
le  most  thrilhng  associations  with  every  enchantment  of  climate  and  scenery.  I'rom  what- 
ever  side  the  traveler  would  approach  the  '  Hea^t  of  Acadie,'  it  must  be  by  the  great  highway  of  Nova 
Scotia  travel,  the  Dominion  Atlantic  Railway,  which  occupies  every  avenue.  This  is  a  road  whtch  may  fairly 
c  aim  the  sympathy  and  service  of  poet,  artist,  and  romancer,  for  it  is  surely  the  least  commonplace  of  railroads  ♦  *  * 
ts  invitation  to  travelers  IS  a  call  to  the  'Land  of  Evangelink.'  The  atmosphere  of  Longfellow  pervades  it  *  *  * 
Hut  his  uniquely  poetic  coloring  is  not  purchased  at  the  cost  of  comfort,  or  usefulness,  or  practical  management;  for 
111  all  such  matters  as  lu.xurious  equipment  and  convenient  service  the  Do.minion  Atlantic  is  thoroughly  im  to  date 

ti-om  three  main  gatevvays  this  road  leads  the  traveler  into  Evangeline's  Land.  The  western  gate  is  the 
City  of  Yarmouth,  which  stands  on  the  jutting  south-west  corner  of  Nova  Scotia  and  beckons  invitingly  across  the 
sea  to  J^osTON.  ^  y  "-^  "^-^  -"^ 

"The  eastern  gate  is  the  fortress  City  of  Halifax,  her  face  turned  towards  England,  her  streets  gay  with 
imperial  uniforms,  her  harbour  frowning  with  Imperial  guns.  »        >  i:.  J 

''The  northern  gate  is  the  City  of  St.  John,  New  Brunswick.     This  picturesque  and  busy  city,  child  of  the 

Loyalists,  sits  on  the  iron  rocks  about  the  mouth  of  her  great  river,  and  looks  with  sentinel  eye  straight  across  the  Bay 

ol  Inindy  into  Digby  Gut.     And  the  stream  of  travel  that  seeks  this  entrance  must  flow  throiigh  the  streets  of  St  John 

Ihere  is  yet  another  entrance,  beautiful  and  interesting,  which  may  be  called  a  postern  gate  to  the  I  and  of 

jv.VNGELiNE.     This  IS  the  little  town  of  Parrshoko,  whence  one  may  take  the  steamer  '  JCvANtiELiNE '  across  the 

nasin  of  Minas. 

Be  sure  to  write  for  all  tnkokmation 

Genkkai,  Passf.n<;i-:r  Ac^knt 

DOMINION    ATLANTIC    RAILWAY 

KENTVILLE,  NOVA  SCOTIA 


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If, 


"Land  of  Evangeline"  Route 


Dominion  Atlantic  Railway 

Quickest  Cheapest  Shortest  to  and  from  Boston  Halifax  and  St.  John 


The  most   liixtiriniis   upto-Uatc     U 
inothods  of  tirsl  class  travel 
arc  excmplilied  on  ttie 


Lani  of  EvaDpliDe"  Route 


PARLOR    CAR    EXPREtSEI 

and,    in   especial, 
the  famous  train 


The  fm  Blueise 


made  up  ol  Pullman  !\alacc  Drawing  Room 
Cars  and  Saloon  Coaches,  the  perfection 
of  comfort,  cosiness,  and  convenience 


The  Oxly  Way  Worth  Patronizing 

TO   AND   FROM  BOSTON  IS  BY   THE   "  LaND   OF  EVANGELINE"   ROUTE 

AND  THE  Favorite  Steamers  of  the  Yarmouth  Steamship  Company  the  most  Direct  Route 

TO     AND   FROM     NoVA      ScOTIA     AND      THE     UNITED     STATES 
SEA    VOYAGE   FIFTEEN   TO  SEVENTEEN  HOURS 


P^Q§"PQ^  The  Office  ad  Bureau  of  Information  of  the  OOMIHION  ATLANTIC 

RAILWAY  is  at  228  Washington  Street,  where  experienced  officials  of 
the  Company  are  in  attendance  and  afford  every  facility  to  intending  travelers  and 
visitors  to  the  Maritime  Provinces.     Write  if  you  can't  call, 

U  Al    IpA  V  The   Company's  Central   City  Office   is  .at  126  Hollis  Street.    The 

most  exhaustive  efforts  are  made  by  the  Representatives  of  the 
"EVANGELINE"  ROUTE  to  supply  the  best  advice  and  guidance  regarding  tours  and 
the  most  comfortable  and  convenient  means  of  travel. 


Si.  JOHN,  N.B. 


Do  not  fail  to  caii  at  114  Prince  William  Sirjct,  the  St. 

John  office  of  the  DOMINION  ATLANTIC  RAILWAY.  \i 
in  the  ca.se  of  the  Company's  Hciston  and  Halifax  Offices,  this  Bureau  will  he  found 
a  picture-gallery  portrayinj;  the  LAND  OF  EVANGELINE.  Von  travel  10  and  from 
ST.  JOHN  via  DIGBV. 


Every  visitor  to  the  Land  of  Evangeline  takes  the  delightful  trip  across 
the  Basin  of  Minas  by  the  Evangeline  Navigation  Company's  twin 
screw  steamer  "EVANGELINE"  making  a  daily  service  between 
Kingsport  and  Farrsboro 

'I'he  sail  across  the  land-locked  waters  of  the  I^asin,  v/ith  entrancing  views  of  EVANGELINE'S 
LAND  and   the   MAJESTIC   BLOMIOON,  is  an  experience  affording  endless  gratification 

l]K^?=>  -THE    CORNWALLIS    VALLEY  BRANCH  of   the    DOMINION    ATLANTIC   RAILWAY 

Uk;©  ■  makes  a  frequent  service  each  day  to  and  from  KINGSPORT  and  KCNTVILLC, 
running  through  the  GARDEN  01  NOVA  ICOTIA.  I'rom  the  car  windows  delicious 
glimpses  L-im  be  had  of  the  N'or :}i  Mounlain,  the  Look-OfT,  lilonttdoit,  and  ttf  the 
intervening  orchard  land,  with  it',  old  .\cadian  dykes  and  ruddy  flowing  rivers. 

For  all  information,  literature,  &c.  sent  gratis  and  post-free  write  or  apply 
Ceiier.u'  Pnss' r  Ageiil   lIUMfXHhV  ATLAXTIC  RV.  Kentvil/e,  Xovn  Scotia 


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■,  Xo7'a  Stoiitt 


(^liAHH^S  GEHEHflL  TICKET  and  TOUHIST  flCEHGY, 


Chief  Office,  111  Broadway,  New  York. 

TRINITY    BUILDING,    NEAR    WALL    STREET. 

LONDON,  CHAm^o  C^oss.  ....  pA^is,  1  Rue  Auber. 

Tickets  issued  to  all  parts  of  the  world. 

Excursions  at  frequent  intervals  to  lun-ope  during  the  Spring  and  Summer. 
Annual  Tour  around  the  World,  leaving  New  York  about  October   i. 

Grand  cruise  to  the  Mediterranean,  including  Gibraltar,  Malaga,  Grenada,  Algiers.  Cairo,  Jerusalem,  Constanti- 
-ople,  Athens,  etc.,  about  ]<ebruary   .   each  year,  by  specially  chartered  steamer. 

Tourist  tickets  to  all  parts  of  the  United  States.  Canada.   Mexico,  etc,  for  individual  travellers. 
Offlcial  Ticket  Agency  for  the  Pennsylvania  R.R„   ImIc  and  other  Trunk  Lines. 

©I^ARK'S   TOIJHIST  GA«BTT©,   WITH  MAF^,   PUBXISHEP   MOJ^THI^Y. 


Branch  OiBces  and  Agencies  in  chief  cities  in  the 
United  States,  Europe,  the  Orient. 


Address, 

F.   C.  CLARK, 

111    Broadway,   N.Y. 


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AUBION     HOTEL, 


THE    MOST    CENTRAL    HOTEL    IN    THE   CITY. 


Albion  Hotel, 


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GRANT  BROTHERS,  Proprietors. 


'  N. »•»,  ^  *./- *^  •■.-"'». '^-'"»-' 


When    Travelling  on  this  Line 
Ask  the  Stewards  for 


Whkn  vou  are  in  Nova  Scotia  seek  the  same  hrand. 

'They  are  ihe  I'.rsr  Ten  Cent  Cioars  in  the  market. 

Strakiht  Havana  fii.eer,  hand  made. 


22  SACKVIllE  STREET,  HALIFAX,  H.S.    The  L  J.  R.  Cigar  Factory, 


NEAR  POST  OFFICE,   PRINCIPAL  BANKS,   AND  STEAMBOAT  LANDINGS. 


TERMS,     SI. SO    PER    DAY. 


Brown  St.,  Yarmojvh,  N.S, 


L.    J.    ROY,    Proprietor. 


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and  Northern  Horders 
>-i.v  Maps  and  eleven  Plans.     Revised  for  1895.     i6mo,  Si  50 

/   /'/  t^        "'"/   7;  "'"'  "  "  ^■"•''  ••"''"-•"""•»*' A''"V/..A,r  o..eu./.o  wishes  to  kJu, 
n,lu,t  to  sec  ami  w/u,t  ho  ,s  scc,„s.  ~  Rev.  Dr.  Prime,  in  New  York  Oushrver 


ThP    WhifP         A  Handbook  for  Travellers.    A  Guide  to  the  leaks, 
lllLL.     I'asses,  r.nd  Ravines  of  the  Wliiit  Moinitains  of  New 


.^-..^..^   „.    ^,c«  i,iij;i,uiu,  anil   ic    lis  -^  ---^       ..  *.it>^       I'asses,  .', 

ic  Attractions       With   the  Western       MOUntainS      "'"'"'I'^l^^e.  ■"''!   to   -he  A.ljacent    Railroads,  High 
rs  from  New  York  to  Quebec.    With    ^"^»-llJ  l-wlAlO.    .^.^^^^^^^^^  ■'  '     "*'" 


The  jMaritime 
Provinces. 


A  Handbook  for  Travellers.  A  Guide  to  the 
Chief  Cities,  Coasts,  and  Islands  of  the  Maritime 
Provinces  of  Canada,  and  to  their  fc;':enc.y  and 
Historic  Attractions;  wit:  the  Gulf  and  River  of 
St.  Lawrence  to  Quebec  and  Montreal ;  also  Newfoundland  and  the  L.  ;,,ador 
Coast.     With  four  Maps  and  four  Plans.     Revised  for  1S95.     i6mo,  $1  50. 

the   ,Itlo::^Xf"'''n^!^,^^i!lti^'';;^rft''''   i""-'"""-  ^--.'nces  .S  tyfar 
HRiTisn  American  CmzKN.'        '"'  ""  -'-""""^  ^'"''^    '  l>"^  1-n.vinces. - 


.   .  Villages;  with  the  Lakes  and  Mountains  of 

Western  Maine,  also  Lake  Winnipjsaukee  and  the  Upper  Con-iecticut 
Valley.  With  .six  Maps  and  six  Panoramas,  including  the  new  App.dachian 
Cl"b  Map.     Revised  for  18(15.     i6nio,  Si.i;o. 

to  all  ivho  v,s,t  or-  sojurn  .xmong  the  White  Mountaim.  -  Thk  ConorfgationalIst. 


For  sale  by  all  Booksellers.     Seuf  hy  mail fiostfiaij  on  receift  of /.ric 


•ee  by  the  I'lihtishers. 


^^^  ^  /-■'"-/-..*.•  t'/i  '  t  t.n/-t  t'/  /"  tt  i   (>y  : ne  t  ttCiiS'iers, 

4  Park  Street,  BOSTON;         11  East  17ih  Street,  ItfW  YORK. 


V-i, 


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flY  OF  FUHDY  S.S.  CD., 


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LIMITED. 


OPERATING  SERVICE  BETWEEN 


ST.    JOHN,     DIGBY,     AND     ANNAPOLIS. 

M.ikinK  close  connection  M  St.  John  with  the  C.  I'.  Kailw.iy,  Intcrciihjni;il  anil  Shore  R.K. 
Lines,  anil  with  the  International  ami  Star  S.S.  Line  Steamers. 

.\t  lliRliy  nnil  Aninpolis  with  the  Dominion  .\tlantic  Railway  Co.  for  Vartnontli.  Halifax, 
Windsor,  ami  points  east  and  west. 

l-ollowing  are  the  proposeil  sailings  for  steamers  of  the  above  Company  for  the  year  1895:  — 

.l.\M  AKV  uikI   i'KItRUAKY. 

From  St.  John,  Annapolis,  and  Digby,  Wednesday  .nd  Samrday. 

MAHCH  aiKl  AI>RIL. 

P'rom  St.  John,  Di<;by,  and  Annapolis,  Monday,  Wednesday,  .nid  Saturday. 

MAY. 

From  St.  John,  Monday.  Wednesday,  and  Friday, 
From  Annapolis  and  Digby,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  and  S.aturday. 

.mm;. 

From   St.  John,  Monday,  Wednesday,  'riunsday,  and  I'riday. 

From  Annapolis  and  Digby,  Tn>-.sd.iy,  Wednesday,  Thursday,  and  .Saturday  until  juili, 

when  aaily  trips  will  be  made. 

JULY  rtiHl  AlfilST. 

From  St.  John,  Annapolis,  and  Digby,  D.iily  trips,  Sund.iys  excepted. 
SKPTKMIUOR. 

From  St.  John  until  gth,  Daily. 

Ualante  of  Month,  from  St.  John,  Mond.iy,  Wednesday,  and  Iriday. 

From  Annapolis  and  Digby,  Tuesday.  Ihursday,  and  S.iturday. 

(M'TOHKIJ. 

From  St.  John,   Monday,  Wednesday,  and  Friday. 
From  Annapolis  and  Digby,  Tnesilay,  Thursday,  and  Saturday, 

\<>vi::^ii'.i;r  hikI  i)Kci;i\i3tKi{. 

From  St,  John,  Annapolis,  and  Digby,  Monday,  Wednesday,    uid  Saturd.iy 

Howard  D.   Troop,  Manager, 

ST.    JOHN,    N.B. 


C.McL,  TROOP,  St,  Johti, 


H.B,  SHORT,  Digby. 


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*      *      *      * 


Canninct,  N.S. 


TERMS,    $1.50    PBR    DAY. 


THIS  IIOUSK  is  the  nearest  point  accessible  by  rail  to  the 
fainou'-  I,()()k-Off  and  also  liiomidon. 
Tourists  who  wish  to  visit  those  far  famed  places  can 
obtain  their  tickets  at  the  Yarmouth  S.S.  Co.'s  Office  in  lioston 
direct  to  ('.xnninc,  and  here  they  can  lay  off  under  the  shade  ol 
the  chestnut  trees. 

A  drive  of  three  miles,  behind  a  pair  of  the  proprietor's 
horses  takes  them  to  the  Look-Off,  where  the  Valley  of  Kings 
and  .\nnapolis  is  spread  out  under  their  feet  like  a  vast  panorama, 
a  scene  never  to  be  forf^otten. 

They  can  also  drive  across  the  (irand  Can.ird  l)\kes  to  the 
valley  of  the  (iaspereau.x  and  C.rand  Vvv,  the  Land  of  Kvangeline, 
m.ide  famous  by  the  immorlal  Longfellow. 

The  ]>roi)riet()r,  when  possible,  drives  in  j.'crson  and  points 
out  aii  places  of  interest. 


J.S.  CARDER,  Annapolis. 


A.  B.  BAXTER, 

Proprietor. 


*     *     * 


Cx,  N.S. 


y  rail  to   tlu' 

1  places  can 
cc  in  l)OSton 

llie  shade  of 

2  proprietor's 
Hey  of  Kings 
^st  panorama, 

l)_\kes  to  tlic 
if  Kvangcline. 

m  and  points 


ER, 

Proprietor. 


Clifton  House, 

IJlNflPOLis  Royal,  1.1. 


THIS    ;s  THE 


Fairview  *  Hotel, 


LK.\DINa    COIVirvIERCIAL    HOTKL 

of  Annapolis,  pleasantly  situated,  being  near   "The  Old    Fort"  and   con- 
venient to  all  places  of  business. 


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RRinrrWATCD'  maw*  cmr,.     '  '''""'  throughout  with  Electric  I.ight.s,  Jiath  Rooms  and  all  modern 

BRIDOEWATER,  NOVASCOriA.       conveniences. 


OITU.VTP:!)  on  the  La  Have  River  about  I2  miles  from  its  mouth,  ami 
O  about  5  hours' sail  from  Halifax  by  steamer.  This  Ifotel  is  situated 
in  the  most  central  and  pleasant  part  of  the  town,  and  is  lighted  throughout 
with  I'ilcctric  Lights,  and  has  Telephone  and  Telegraph  connections,  and 
aliords  superb  views  and  drives  to  tourists. 

TEHIWS,     $t.So     PER     DAY. 

FREK    'lU'S    .MEKT.s    AF.f,    TRAINS    AND    STEAMERS, 

F.    W.    CLARKE.    Manager. 


"SAMI'LL  ROOMS  FOR  CONVKNI  ENCK  OK  TRAVKLLER.S  FREE. 


liest  of  I.ivery  supplied  at  short  notice.     Carriages  convey  guests  to 
and  from  all  bo.Us  and  trains  free. 

JOHN  D.  CAMERON, 

Proprietor. 


•     •     •     •     * 


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CONTRACTORS  TO  THE  ALLAN  LL\E  ROYAL  MAIL  STEAMERS. 


W.  A.  MALING  &  CO., 


WHOLESALE  AND  RETAIL  DEALERS  IN  FIRST-CLASS 


^"red,  E,  Stroh,_ 

=   =    RAKER 


Fresh,  Canned  AND  Corned  Meats,  ^^^^^^^^a  and  home-made  bread,  cake, 

^ AND  PASTRY. 


WOVl^TmYt  &e.,  <8I©. 


110    Barrington    Street, 


Wedding    Cake  a   Specialty. 


ALL   ORDERS   PROMPTLY  ATTENDED  TO. 


SHIPPING    PROMPTLY    ATTENDED     TO. 

TELEPHONE    378. 


4^1  AND  4^0    HANuVilK    oiKCb.! 

BOSTOlsT. 


R, 


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,  CAKE, 


I  KCC  I 


.A^-^iV<^^ 


\  I^oyal  Hotel 


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rn  n  IT'  n  rfi    n    n 

~    ~    "I'    'a!    Ul         " 


FT    FT    fl' 


K1 


Raymond  &  Doherty, 

PROPRIETOUS. 


K\n^  Strewt, 
St.  John,     .B. 


-     -     KENTVILLE,   N.S. 


The  Largest  and   Handsomest   Hotel   between 
Yarmouth   and   Halifax. 


'HE  nne,  new  Aberdeen,  just  opened  this  season,  is  conveniently  situated 
close  to  the  station.  It  has  over  one  hundR-d  rooms,  H-.^luding  several 
suites,  is  provided  with  electric  lights  and  bells  and  s.eam  heat,  and  is 
handsomely  furnished  throughout. 

Of  Course  you'll  stop  at  Kentznlle  ! 


I 


T.S  centralness,  healthfulness,  .ind  the  beauty  of  the  surrounding  country  — 
Cornwallis  Valley,  Look  Ofl",  and  lilomidon  — make  it  most  attractive. 
Then  Mop  at  its  best  hotel. 


D.  Melieod  &  Son, 


^vopvictpvs. 


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5.J1- 


■■1 


V'.' 


"^V 


.BOSTON  &  GLOUCESTER 

#     STEAMBOAT  fOMPANY, 

FOR    FR  :IGHT    AND    PASSENGERS. 


Making  Conneclion  with  all  Railroad  and  Steamship  Lines  out  of  Hoslon.  Through  Kates 
and  Bills  of  Lading  Given  to  all  points  West  and  South.  Steamers  Leave  lioslon  ami 
(Uoucester  Daily  During  the  Year,  Sundays  Excepted. 

Sfi'  liiiily  jtopi'rs  for  Tiitii-Tahlcs. 


HENRY   M.    WHITNEY,    Prbsioent. 

E.  S.  MERCHANT,  Treas.  anu  Agent,  HOSLON. 

ABBOTT  COFFIN,  Agent,  GLOUCESTER. 


A.  W.  CHESTERTON  &  CO. 

jlailroaJ  a|L§leaiiisMii 

suhl'liics. 

Steam  Rachinqs, 

Rubber  Goods, 

Oils,  Waste,  etc.,  etc.. 

No.  49  INDIA  STREET, 
BOSTON,  Mass. 


he  Dining  ^all   i 

///  f/te  Raihcay  Station  at 
Annapolis  Royal  is  first  class, 
so  everybody  says. 


CONDUCTORS  ANNOUNCE  DEPARTURE  OF  ALL.  TRAINS  AT  THE  DOOR. 


R.   A.  CARDER,   Proprietor. 


BLANCHARD  &  TOWLE., 

,     .     .     Wholesale  and  Commission  Dealers  in     .     .     . 

FRESH  FISH  AND  [IVE  LOBSTERS 

Nos.  31   and   32  Commercial  Wharf, 

L.  A.  Blanchard. 


E.  S  TowLE, 


TtLEPHONE  374. 


/m 


s. 


HE  DOOR. 


10PRIET0R, 


E, 


ITERS 

irf, 


S.  TOWLE, 


Joseph  H,  Coy, 


I'assengers  arrhinn  or  departinu  by  the  Steamers  of 

this  Line  will  lind  this  Diiiinrr  Eoom  a  very 

convenient  place  for  a  Lunch  or  Meals, 

at  reasonable  prices. 


T/ic  Coolest  ami  Pleasattfest 
IJifti/t^  Room  in  Boston. 


The  Ideal  Summer  Resort, 

ST.   ANURENA/S,    N.B. 

ON     PASSAMAQUODOr     BAY,      NEAR      EASTPORT,      ME. 


m 


EVE&YTaXKQ  S^lWL&'S-QLAJ&m. 


143    ATLANTIC    AVENUE, 


BOSTON. 


Reached    by    Direct    Rail    and    Steamer-    Lines. 

The  Algonquin  (enlarged)  -  -  opens  july  \. 

ADDRESS,     UNTIL    JUNE    90, 

ALBERT  MILLER,  Manager,  ROOM  39B,  EQUITABLE  BUILDING,  BOSTON. 


V' 


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William  Law  &  Co., 

Auctioneers,  Commission  Merchants,  Fire  and  Marine 

Insurance,  Real  Estate    and 

Stock  Brokers. 


YARMOUTH, 
NOVA   SCOTIA. 

BOSTON   MARINE   BUILDING. 


Correspondence  Solicited. 


The  Boston  Marine  Insurance  Company, 

Capitiil.    ■?/,ooo,ooo.      A^it   s7u-/'It(S^  ^ij2b,QyQ.       Kisks   taken  on  lluUsy  Cor^ofs,   iind 
Fri'glits.     Losses  froiiiftly  pixid. 

IfoRTH  British  &  Mercantile  Fire  Insurance  Oompany, 

Of  Londo'i  mill  Et/in/>iii\i;/i. 

Ph(enix  Fire  Assurance  Company, 

<y'  London,   Ens- 


c 


[)avison's  Qoach 
Line. 


YARMOUTH    AND    BARRINGTON. 

OACHES  of  the  Line  leave  Yarmouth  for  Argyle,  Tiihiiico,  and  liarring- 
ton  on  arrival  of  steamer  from  lioston.  Also  every  evening  (Sundays 
excepted)  after  arrival  of  train  from  Annapolis. 


RSTVRJSING, 


Coach  leaves  Harrington  at  8  o'clock  a.m.,  connecting  with  steamer  for 
Boston.  Also  every  evening  after  arrival  of  mail  coach  from  .Shelburne, 
connecting  with  train  following  morning. 

Through  tickets  can  i)c  obtained  at  the  oftice  of  the  Yarmouth  Steam- 
ship Co.  for  Lockport  and  intermediate  points.  Special  teams  for  any 
point  on  the  route  at  reasonalile  rates. 


For  fitythor  Fnjornttxtion,  afply  to 

James  F^rost 

PROPRIETORS. 

&  Sons, 

YARMOUTH,   NOVA   SCOTIA. 


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ON. 


and  lianing- 
ling  (Sundays 


I   steamer  for 

in   Slielburne, 

nouth  Steani- 
lanis   for  anv 


roRS. 


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LISS  BROTHERS, 
Marine  Hardware. 


-G- 


Ship,  Yacht,  and  Boat  Trimmings  and  Outfits 

OF    AM.    KINDS    .V    >i'i;('IAI/rV. 

Anc.iors,  Blocks,  Spikes,  Nails,  Plugs,  Rowlocks, 

Oars,    Chamois    Skins,    Cotton    Waste,    Brass 

Polish,   Calking    Cotton,    Lanterns,    Spar 

Varnish,  Block  Maker's  Materials, 

&c.,  &c.,  and  a  Complete  Line 

of  General  Hardware. 


GALVANIZING     DONE    TO     OROER. 


AGENTS    FOR    CHESTER   FOLDING   ANCHORS. 


170  COMMERCIAL  STREET,    -   -   -   BOSTON. 


DICBY,   NOVA   SCOTIA. 


In   addition  to  advantages  hitherto  offered  to  the 

TRAVELLING  PUBLIC  AT  THIS  FIRST-CLASS  AND  LONG  ESTAB- 
LISHED House,  it  has  been  lately  Enlarged  and  Improved, 
AND  a  Much  Larger  Number  of  guests  can  be  accommo- 
dated THAN   formerly. 

Modern    Appurtenances ;    First-Class    Appointments; 
Sample,  Bath,  and  Shaving  Rooms;  Boats,  etc.   Only  one 

minute's  walk    from  the  railway  station,  and  IHHEE   FROM 

steamboat  wharf. 


JOHN   DALEY,   proprietor. 


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V»; 


John  G.  Hall  &  Co., 


64  Chatham  STRin^r,  Boston,  U.S.A. 


SHIP   BROKERS. 


COMMISSION    MERCHANTS. 


DKALKKS     IX 


CANADIAN   FLOUR,  CORN  MEAL,  PROVISIONS,  ETC. 

SPEC'LVL     .ATrENTION     (UVEN     TO     THE     SALE     OF 

Fresh  and  Salt  Fish,  Lumber,  Piling,  Wood,  Potatoes, 

and  all  productions  of  the  maritime  provinces. 


it 


Asreiits  for  the  MICMAC  Line  of  Steamers  Bo.ston'  to  Bristoi.  and  Swanska. 


>^ 


\. 


ETC. 


The  American  House,    •:• 


X^-    -    -    WOLFVILLE.  N.S. 

THIS  HO'I'EL  is  the  largest  in  town  and  is  hearlquarters  for 
I'ourists  visiting  the  L.wn  ok  I'Ivanuemnk,  being  only  two 
miles  from  the  old,  historic  spot. 

Directly   to   the  north  is  the  far  famed   Look-Off,  and  to 
the  south  is  the  pictiires(|iie  valley  of  Gaspereaux. 
A  fine  livery  stable  in  connection  with  Hotel. 

GUESTS  ARE  CARRIED  TO  AND  FROM  HOTEL  FREE. 


We  expect  to  have  twenty  more  rooms  aclclecl  by  July   i,   1895. 


L.  E.   DUNCANSON. 


PRQPRirTOR. 


\Begn90atb  ^Qu%^,^<^ 


WEYMOUTH  BRIDGE,  N.S. 


A  first-cla>s  and  well  appointed  Hotel,  newly  improved 
and  refurnished. 

Light,  airy  rooms  with  plenty  of  simshine. 

A  first-class  liath  room  fitted  up  with  all  modern  improve- 
ments. 

The  house  is  pleasantly  situated  on  the  lianks  of  the 
Sissihoo,  about   roo  yards  from  the  railway  station. 

'l"he  tides  have  a  rise  and  fall  of  twenty-five  feet,  which 
cannot  be  surpassed  for  boating. 

There  are  some  of  the  most  beautiful  drives  to  be  found 
in  Nova  Scotia  around  the  shores  of  the  beautiful  St.  Mary's  IJay. 

Good  fishing  in  the  Lakes  a  short  distance  from  town. 


Cherries,  in  July,  plentiful  .rnd  f-ee  to  all. 


No  i)ains  spared  to  make  tourists  and  guests  of  the  house  feel  at  Hon 


R.  L.  BLACK,  Prop. 


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SCHULTZ    &   JORDAN,  proprietors. 

WINDSOR,  N.S. 


WINDSOR  FALLS. 


HIS  well-known  house  is  situated  near  the  Dominion  Atlantic 
Railroad  Station,  in  the  classic  town  of  Windsor,  which  is  famous 
for  its  fine  drives  and  historic  points  of  interest. 
The  hotel  is  splendidly  fitted  up  for  Ihe  accommodation  of  Com- 
mercial Travellers,  Tourists,  and  the  public  generally,  having  a 
large  number  of  rooms  handsomely  fitted  up,  many  of  them 
larger  than  are  found  in  hotels  in  more  populous  places.  The 
house  has  all  the  modern  improvements,  such  as  ELECTRIC 
LIGHT,  ELECTRIC  BELLS,  STEAM  HEAT,  etc.,  and  travellers 
will  find  here  every  comfort  and  convenience.  Good  Stabling  in 
connection  with  the  Hotel. 


SOHZULTZ    &C     J'OSj1DJl.1<T,    iproi^i^ietoi^s. 


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WEBSTER,  N.Y    14580 

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HARDWARE  MERCHANTS  AND  GENERAL  IMPORTERS 

■;-     -:-     -:-     OK     -:-     -:-     -;. 

ENGLISH,  AMERICAN,  AND   GERMAN  GOODS. 


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DEALERS    IN 


PAINTS,  OILS,  VARNISHES,  GLASS. 

WE  CARRY  A  GOOD  STOCK  OF 

Guns,  Revolvers,  AMMUiNirioN, 
Fishing  Tackle  and  Sporting  Goods, 

ALSO     — 

ROGERS   ELECTRO  SILVER   PLAfED    WARE  AND 
FINE   ENGLISH   CUTLERY. 


TpfliOTF  Dock  m  Thbi  Co., 


LIMITED. 


MANUFACTURERS   OV 


We  solicit  Publ'c  Patronage, 

I'ouRS  Faithfully, 

S.  A.  CROWELL  A  CO., 

YARMOUTH,    NOVA   SCOTIA. 


Cotton  Sail   £)ucks, 

"W^UDE    IDTJOICS, 
SMk-ANJP-^R-^PPJNG    TWINES. 

Yarmouth,  Nova  Scotca. 


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LIMITED. 


JCKS, 


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J.  D.  Deiis 

£60.. 


This  House  gives  excep- 
tional value  in  Fine, 
High-Class  Furs;  Rich, 
Reliable  Silks;  Velvets, 
Laces,  Ribbons,  Gloves. 


Tourists    are    invited   to    /oak 
througti  our  premises. 


Particularly  strong 

in  desiiable  Dress 
Fabrics  imported  direct  from 
France,  Germany,  and 
Great  Britain.  AJso  the 
celebrated  Yarmouth  wool- 
len mill  homespuns  for 
Ladies  and  Gentlemen. 


Scotch  plaid  travelling  wraps  at 
very  low  prices. 


New    Princess 
Block, 

Yarmoutii, 
N.S. 


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THE  great  improvements  and  additions  made  to  this  popular  Hotel  within  the  past  few  years  have  now  placed 
it  in  the  ;arks  as  one  of  the  foremost  Hotels  in  Canada.  It  contains  now  upwards  of  two  hundred  bed- 
rooms, with  ample  accommodation  for  at  least  350  guests.  The  spacious  Dining  Hall  has  a  seating  capacity 
for  200  persons.  The  Parlors,  Reading  Room,  and  Chambers  are  all  comfortably  fitted  up  and  supplied  with  all 
modern  improvements.  Incandescent  Lights  throughout  the  whole  building,  in  both  corridors  and  rooms.  An 
attractive  Conservatory  and  magnificent  outlook  over  the  Harbor,  which  is  admired  very  much  by  tourists,  is 
approached  from  the  Ladies'  Parlor. 

The  Cuisine  is  of  the  finest;  and  the  Proprietors  are  safe  in  saying,  that  those  who  may  honor  them  with 
their  patronage  will  feel  well  satisfied  v.'ith  their  visit  to  Halifax. 


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Halifax  to  Bermuda  and  Turks  Island,  —  Monthly. 

Halifa-x  to  Kingston.  Jamaica,  —  Semi-Monthly. 

Halifax  to  Havana  and  Matanzas,  Cuba.— Monthly. 

St.  John  and  Halifax  to  Bermuda,  St.  Thomas,  St.  Croix,  St. 
Kitts,  Antigua,  Dominica,  Martinique,  St.  Lucia,  Barba- 
doea,  Trinidad,  and  Demerara,  —  Monthly. 

Halifax  to  Sheet  Harbour,  Salmon  River,  Sonora  Slierbrooke, 
Isaac's  Harbour,  White  Head,  Canso,  Arichat,  Port 
Hawkesbury,  Charlottetown,  Summerside,  and  Souris.— 
Weekly. 


Halifax  to  St.  Peters,  Baddeck,  Bras  d'Or  Lakbs,  Sydney 
North  Sydney,  Ingonish,  Niels  Harbour.  Aspy  Bay' 
Channel,  Codroy,  Bay  St.  George,  Bay  of  Islands,  Boone 
Bay,  —  Fortnightly. 

Halifax  to  London,  G.B.,  — Every  Fourteen  Days. 


4//   above    subject   to    change.      Furness'    New   Siaamafiips 

•'Halifax  City,"  "St.  John  City,"  and  " Damara," 

fitted  with  electric  lights.    Saloons  amidships. 


Full  infotmation  on  application  to 


Pid&KoRD   &   Black, 

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